Organic Chemistry Problem Set #2
Book Chapter 3
This problem set is based on practice problems presented in the book Essential Organic
Chemistry (3rd Edition), ISBN-13: 978-0321937711, ISBN-10: 0321937716.
Note: Answer questions showing all work.
1. How many carbon atoms are found in an alkane containing 102 hydrogen atoms?
2. Using IUPAC nomenclature and syntax, name the compound with the following
structure.
3. Draw the structure and provide the IUPAC name of a compound with the molecular
formula C5H12 that contains one tertiary hydrogen.
4. Using IUPAC nomenclature and syntax, name the compound with the following
structure.
5. Classify the following compound as a primary, secondary, or tertiary amine.
6. Using IUPAC nomenclature and syntax, name the compound with the greatest boiling
point (temperature) of those shown below.
7. Using IUPAC nomenclature and syntax, name the compound with the greatest solubility
in water of those shown below.
8. How many carbons are in the planar double-bond system in the following compound?
