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Chemistry "question":
Name this molecule.

Answer 1

3,4–diethyloctane

Step-by-step explanation:

To name the compound, we must do the following:

1. Locate the longest continuous carbon chain. This gives the parent name of the compound. In this case, the longest chain is carbon 8 i.e octane.

2. Identify the substituent attached to the compound. In this case, the substituent group attached is ethyl i.e CH2CH3.

Note: there are two ethyl group attached to the compound.

3. Locate the position of the substituent group attached, giving them the lowest possible count. In this, the ethyl group are at carbon 3 and 4.

4. Combine the above to get the name of the compound. Therefore, the name of the compound is:

3,4–diethyloctane.