Chapter 12, Problem 12.51AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The IUPAC names of five $C_6{H}_{14}$ isomers with the formula has to be written.

Concept introduction:

Isomers:

The compounds with the same molecular formula but different in structure is called as Isomers

IUPAC naming for Alkane:

International Union of pure and applied chemistry has formulated general rules for nomenclature of organic compounds.

Systematic name of chemical should contain 4 essential parts.

Prefix: To specify the location and identity of various substituent groups in the molecule.

Locant: To specify the location of the primary functional group.

Parent: To specify the main part of the molecule with the number of carbon atoms.

Suffix:  To specify the primary functional group.

IUPAC Rule-1: Finding the parent hydrocarbon

IUPAC Rule-2: Numbering the carbon chain

IUPAC Rule-3: Assigning the prefix and the Locant

IUPAC Rule-4: Assembling the full name.