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3.7.1. Naming Cycloalkanes

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    Further Reading

    Michigan State Virtual Textbook of Organic Chemistry

    Cycloalkane Nomenclature

    MasterOrganicChemistry

    Carey 4th Edition On-Line Activity

    Naming Cycloalkanes

    Khan Academy

    Naming a cycloalkane

    Leah4Sci

    Naming Cycloalkanes and Bicyclo Alkanes

    Cliffs Notes

    Naming Cycloalkanes

    Slide Presentations

    Web Pages

    Rules for naming cycloalkanes

    Videos

    Naming Compounds with Ring branches


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