Chemistry 331 - Fall 1996

Chapter 2 - Alkanes

Practice Exercises

Functional Groups

Circle the functional groups in the molecule below:

Alkane Structure

Write a Newman projection for the following structure, viewing as indicated:

Identify the classification of each functional group and each carbon below:

What is the molecular formula of the compound above?

IUPAC Nomenclature

Give correct IUPAC names for the following:

Cycloalkanes

Write the structure of the other chair conformation for the compound above.

Can you predict which would be more stable?

Reflection/preparation for next class

a) Make a list of the skills you believe are important to obtain from Chapter 2, organized according to the cognitive levels:

1) Knowledge (e.g., terminology)

2) Concepts

3) Applications

4) Analysis & higher

b) Are you confident with your abilities with each of the skills?

Make a list of questions and problems to be addressed next time.

c) Create a good exam question from Chapter 2.