How do you name branched-chain alkanes?

Edouard asked Jan 8, 2022

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Branches or side chains are called alkyl radicals, they are named substituting the termination -ano for -yl or -il when it is part of a hydrocarbon.

Howard Shaw answered Jan 12, 2022

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