Question

While writing IUPAC nomenclature there is no need to consider the nature of bonding between the carbon atoms.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B

False

The main points to be considered while writing IUPAC nomenclature are:

(i) the number of carbon atoms

(ii) the nature of bonding between carbon atoms

Nature of bonding between carbon atoms gives rise to saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons for which nomenclature is different.