Look at the given molecule. How many atoms are there in the main chain? ________

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Look at the given molecule.

How many atoms are there in the main chain?___________atoms

Is the main chain a ring? (yes or no)___________

Is the main chain a single carbon next to a ring? (yes or no)___________

What functional group(s) besides alkane/cycloalkane are present (e.g., alcohol, haloalkane, alkene)___________,___________, and___________.

Which functional group will get priority in the name?___________

Will the chain be numbered clockwise or counterclockwise?___________

Is there assignable stereochemistry? (yes or no)___________

IUPAC NAME _________

Explanation / Answer

A1) 6 atoms are in the main chain. A2) Yes, the main chain is a ring. A3) Yes, the main chain is a single carbon next to a ring. A4) Functional groups present = ketone, cyclic ether, alkene, aromatic ring (benzene) A5) Ketone A6) Counterclockwise A7) No, there is no assignable stereochemistry. Hope this helps! :-)

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