A comprehensive guide to organic chemistry nomenclature and functional groups, focusing on systematic naming conventions and molecular structure identification.
Key points:
- Covers major organic compound families including alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, amines, and amides
- Details functional groups and their characteristic structures
- Provides systematic naming rules and prioritization guidelines
- Includes practical examples and molecular representations
- Emphasizes step-by-step nomenclature procedures