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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 Aldehydes

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15. Aldehydes and Ketones

Naming Aldehydes

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Problem 17a

Textbook Question

Write the common name for each of the following:
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Step 1: Identify the structure of the compound shown in the image. Look for functional groups, the number of carbon atoms, and any branching or substituents present.

Step 2: Determine the parent chain of the compound, which is the longest continuous chain of carbon atoms. This will help establish the base name of the compound.

Step 3: Identify any substituents or functional groups attached to the parent chain. Common substituents include alkyl groups (e.g., methyl, ethyl) and functional groups like hydroxyl (-OH) or halogens.

Step 4: Assign positions to the substituents based on the numbering of the parent chain. Number the chain so that the substituents have the lowest possible numbers.

Step 5: Combine the information from the previous steps to write the common name of the compound. Common names often use traditional naming conventions rather than systematic IUPAC rules.

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