What is a functional group? Why is it important to recognize functional groups in organic chemistry?

2. Draw the structure of octane.

3. Name this compound.

4. When are hyphens and commas used in naming organic compounds? Use an example in your explanation.

5. Draw the line-angle drawing and write the condensed structure of 3-pentanone.

6. Explain the difference between an ester and an ether. Draw structures and name your examples in your explanation.

7. How does one determine the suffix of a compound if it contains multiple functional groups? Give an example of a compound that contains a ketone, an alcohol, and a carboxylic acid. Draw and name your compound.