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IUPAC

Postby 304657111 » Sun Mar 13, 2016 1:53 pm

Would we be penalized for using common names instead of IUPAC names on the final?
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Re: IUPAC

Postby Chem_Mod » Sun Mar 13, 2016 3:12 pm

Only if the question specifically asked for the IUPAC name.

The vast majority of molecules do not have common names. Therefore one has to give the IUPAC name.
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