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In this episode:

• Naming process for organic compounds
• Root of the name
• Including functional group
• Including side chain
• Indicating the position of functional groups and side chains
• Protocol for naming when there are multiple prefixes

Number of carbons Root of name

1 meth

2 eth

3 prop

4 but

5 pent

6 hex

7 hept

8 oct

9 non

10 dec

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