Question

Compounds in a and b were named incorrectly. On a sheet of paper draw the molecule that fits the given description. From the structure you drew determine the correct IUPAC name. Write the correct IUPAC name in the blank.

a) 4-methyl-3-propylheptane
(I answered 4-ethyl-3-methylheptane and it was incorrect)

b) 2-ethyl-6,6,6-trimethylhexane

Answer 1

a. 4—ethyl—5—methyloctane

b. 2,2,6—trimethyloctane

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