Chapter 4, Problem 4.66AP

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The two cycloalkane structural isomers with molecular formula ${\text{C}}_{\text{4}}{\text{H}}_8$ and the IUPAC name of each given compound.

Introduction:

Structural isomers are also known as constitutional isomers having same chemical formula but they have different patterns of bonding because they are connected in a different order.

IUPAC nomenclature is used to determine the basic root name of the compound from the long continuous chain of carbon atoms. In general, the number of carbon atoms present in the parent chain reflected from the base part of the name. The suffix of the name tells the type of functional groups present in the parent chain and the groups that are attached to the chain are the substituents.