Table of contents

1. Matter and Measurements4h 31m
2. Atoms and the Periodic Table5h 23m
3. Ionic Compounds2h 18m
4. Molecular Compounds2h 18m
5. Classification & Balancing of Chemical Reactions3h 17m
6. Chemical Reactions & Quantities2h 27m
7. Energy, Rate and Equilibrium3h 46m
8. Gases, Liquids and Solids3h 25m
9. Solutions4h 10m
10. Acids and Bases3h 29m
11. Nuclear Chemistry56m
BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures1h 38m
BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions47m
12. Introduction to Organic Chemistry1h 34m
13. Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds2h 12m
14. Compounds with Oxygen or Sulfur1h 6m
15. Aldehydes and Ketones1h 1m
16. Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives1h 11m
17. Amines39m
18. Amino Acids and Proteins1h 51m
19. Enzymes1h 37m
20. Carbohydrates1h 41m
21. The Generation of Biochemical Energy2h 8m
22. Carbohydrate Metabolism2h 22m
23. Lipids2h 26m
24. Lipid Metabolism1h 45m
25. Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism1h 37m
26. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis2h 54m

15. Aldehydes and Ketones

Naming Ketones

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15. Aldehydes and Ketones

Naming Ketones

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Problem 17b

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Write the common name for each of the following:
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Examine the chemical structure provided in the image. Identify the functional groups and the overall structure of the compound.

Determine the parent chain or the main structure of the compound. This is typically the longest continuous chain of carbon atoms or the most significant ring structure.

Identify any substituents or branches attached to the parent chain. These could include alkyl groups, halogens, or other functional groups.

Use the common naming conventions for organic compounds to assign a name. Common names often rely on historical or traditional naming rather than systematic IUPAC rules.

Combine the names of the substituents and the parent chain to form the common name, ensuring the name reflects the structure accurately.

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