Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

by Timberlake, Karen C.

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0321908449

ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-844-5

Chapter 11 - Section 11.3 - Alkanes with Substituents - Questions and Problems - Page 372: 11.16c

Answer

Add both methyl groups to 2nd carbon and ethyl group to 4th carbon.

Work Step by Step

Add both methyl groups to 2nd carbon and ethyl group to 4th carbon. It is octane so there are 8 carbons in main chain.

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