Question: what are the different steps in naming each type of hydrocarbon?
Answer: STEP 1 Find the root: Identify the longest chain or ring in the hydrocarbon. ...  STEP 2 Find the suffix: If the hydrocarbon is an alkane, use the suffix –ane. ...  STEP 3 Give a position to every atom in the main chain. ...  Step 5 Put the name together: prefix + root + Suffix.