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Explain about the steps involved in naming an organic compound as per IUPAC nomenclature.

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The following steps should be followed for naming an organic compound as per IUPAC nomenclature.

  • Choose the longest carbon chain (Root word). Consider all other groups attached to this chain as substituents. 
  • Numbering of the longest carbon chain. 
  • Naming the substituents (prefixes) or (suffixes). 
  • Arrange the substituents in the alphabetical order. 
  • Write the name of the compound as below.

Prefix + Root word Primary suffix + r Secondary suffix

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