Chapter 16, Problem 5PP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structural formula for $2,2,4-\text{trimethylpentane}$ is to be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

The basename of an alkane depends on the number of carbon atoms present in the parent chain.

The name of a branched-chain alkanecontaining differentgroups is written with the branch name in alphabetical order along with the group position followed by the name of the longest continuous chain of carbon atoms.

When identical groupsare present at two or more than two positions, then the prefix $di-$ or $tri-$ is used before the name of the group.