Chapter 11, Problem 11A.3E

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The name of the unbranched alkane ${\text{C}}_{\text{3}}{\text{H}}_{\text{8}}$ has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Alkanes:  Saturated hydrocarbons are called as alkanes.  Each atom in an alkane shows the presence of four single bonds in a tetrahedral arrangement with ${\text{sp}}^{\text{3}}$ hybridization.  The name of alkane ends with “-ane”.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The name of the unbranched alkane ${\text{C}}_{\text{4}}{\text{H}}_{\text{10}}$ has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The name of the unbranched alkane ${\text{C}}_{\text{7}}{\text{H}}_{\text{16}}$ has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The name of the unbranched alkane ${\text{C}}_{\text{10}}{\text{H}}_{\text{22}}$ has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).