Nomenclature
This is a naming system for organic compounds created by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). The name can consist of three parts although not all three are always necessary.
The root of the name depends on the number of carbons in the longest unbranched chain of carbon atoms. e.g. if a molecule has one carbon and it is from the alkane family then it must be methane (see homologous series below).
Sometimes 'an' is placed in between the root and the suffix. e.g. methanol.
Homologous Series
Below is a list of all the homologous series that are required for the leaving cert (except knowledge of benzene).
