Custom eBook for Organic Chemistry
Custom eBook for Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9798214171104
Author: Straumanis
Publisher: Cengage Custom
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Chapter NW1, Problem 11CTQ
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Interpretation: The information presented by numbers written in parent names in below figure should be given.

Concept introduction: The IUPAC name begins with prefix to designate the number of C atoms in the longest chosen parent alkane followed by the suffix −ane. Positions of side chains or substituents are indicated by lowest numeral places before prefix.

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

  Custom eBook for Organic Chemistry, Chapter NW1, Problem 11CTQ

As per IUPAC recommendations, longest chain found in a continuous manner in a branched molecule is chosen as parent chain. All the side chains are named in alphabetical order.

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