Chapter 2.16, Problem 11P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structure and IUPAC names of all the $C_5{H}_{11}$ alkyl groups are to be written, and each of it is to be identified as primary, secondary, or tertiary.

Concept introduction:

An alkyl group is a substituent that one hydrogen is missing from its corresponding alkane.

A primary alkyl group has a primary carbon atom at the potential point of attachment.

A secondary alkyl group has a secondary carbon atom at the potential point of attachment.

A tertiary alkyl group has a tertiary carbon atom at the potential point of attachment.