Question

Write a note on nomenclature of alkanes by IUPAC system.​

Answer 1

Question :-

• Write a note on nomenclature of alkanes by IUPAC system.

Answer :-

This method of naming is known as IUPAC naming or IUPAC nomenclature. IUPAC nomenclature of alkanes, alkynes, and alkenes are explained below: Alkanes are the simplest hydrocarbons known to us. They have a general formula of CnH2n+2.

Answer 2

• Alkanes are the most common hydrocarbon series. They always contain only single bonds throughout their structure.

• Alkanes are unsaturated hydrocarbons having general formula CnH2n+2.

• According to IUPAC nomenclature system straight chain alkanes are named by writing the 'word root' and adding 'ane' indicating the presence of carbon carbon single bond.