IGCSE Chemistry Revision Notes Naming organic compounds

Download PDF

Syllabus Objectives

IGCSE: Organic chemistry

Sub Topic:11.2 Naming organic compounds

Syllabus Objectives:

CORE:

Name and draw the displayed formulae of:
(a) methane and ethane
(b) ethene
(c) ethanol
(d) ethanoic acid
(e) the products of the reactions stated in sections 11.4–11.7 2
State the type of compound present, given a chemical name ending in -ane, -ene, -ol, or -oic acid or from a molecular formula or displayed formula

EXTENDED:

Name and draw the structural and displayed formulae of unbranched:
(a) alkanes
(b) alkenes, including but-1-ene and but-2-ene
(c) alcohols, including propan-1-ol, propan-2-ol, butan-1-ol and butan-2-ol
(d) carboxylic acids containing up to four carbon atoms per molecule
Name and draw the displayed formulae of the unbranched esters which can be made from unbranched alcohols and carboxylic acids, each containing up to four carbon atoms

Revision Notes

IGCSE Chemistry Revision Notes Naming organic compounds

The above video is a preview of the actual revision notes available as a part of the paid membership. All learning resources in the form of pdfs that are available on the website are 100% printable and downloadable

Next Previous