Rules of the Day
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Featured Golden Rules of Chemistry: None today
2. Constitutional isomers are molecules with the same molecular formula but different connectivities between atoms.
3. To name alkanes according to IUPAC rules, you must memorize the alkane parent (main chain) names (Table 2.1) and alkyl group names (Tables 2.2 and 2.3). Then you must memorize the rules on the web handout, which explains all you need to know about alkane nomenclature. I apologize for all of the goofy names and this memorization, but there is no way around it as far as I know.
HOMEWORK:
Read: Sections 2.4-2.5 in the ebook textbook. This text is part of the Longhorn Textbook access program.
Take the Daily Quiz 5 before 10 PM tomorrow. Click here to access the quiz. These quizzes are designed to review the important material from today's lecture. Together, they will count as 5% of your final grade.