Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function
Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function
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ISBN: 9781319079451
Author: K. Peter C. Vollhardt, Neil E. Schore
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 2.6, Problem 2.21E
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Structures of the isohexane and neopentane should be drawn.

Concept introduction: In accordance with IUPAC convention longest chain can be found from either direction provided it is longest and digits indicate the position of carbon or the position of branched alkyl chain in cases of branched hydrocarbons. All the side chains are named in alphabetical order.

The IUPAC system for nomenclature of straight hydrocarbon makes use of table given as follows:

  Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function, Chapter 2.6, Problem 2.21E

Beside the IUPAC names there are certain common names. The common prefixes used include prefixes “iso”- and “neo-”.For example, isobutane is common name used popularly for 2-methylpropane .

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