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Chemistry · L3 · Count the Carbons, Pick the Stem

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A naming decision tree: count carbons to choose the stem, then check for a C=C double bond to choose -ane or -ene.

by @openstemUpdated Chemistry
How many carbons in the chain?1 carbon: meth-2 carbons: eth-3 carbons: prop-4 carbons: but-5 carbons: pent-Any C=C double bond?stem + -ane: alkanestem + -ene: alkeneNo — single bonds onlyYes — one C=C

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