A | B |
Alkanes | Carbon-carbon single bonds |
Alkenes | Carbon-carbon double bonds |
Alkynes | Carbon-carbon triple bonds |
one | number of bonds formed by halogens |
two | number of bonds formed by oxygen |
four | number of bonds formed by carbon |
-OH | alcohol functional group |
-COOH | carboxylic acid functional group |
R-O-R' | Ether functional group |
buta | prefix for 4 carbon parent chain |
eth | prefix for 2 carbon parent chain |
hepta | prefix for 7 carbon parent chain |
esters | compounds used for perfumes and flavorings |
alcohols | used in disinfectants |
penta | prefix for 5 carbon parent chain |
-yl | ending for a carbon chain branch |