Chemistry: Atoms First (2nd Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1305079248
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-924-3

Chapter 21 - Exercises - Page 881a: 20

Answer

The structure of the given compound is written below. Correct systematic name of the compound is : 4-isopropyl-2,3,5-trimethylheptane.

Work Step by Step

Find the longest Carbon straight chain. Here the longest chain is of 7 Carbons. Now, numbering them from 1 to 7 so that three methyl groups at C2, C3 and C5 position and one isopropyl group is at C4 position. So, we get the name: 4-isopropyl-2,3,5-trimethylheptane. See the below figure.
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