Chapter 2, Problem 32P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Structural formula $\text{2,6,10,14-tetramethylpentadecane}$ is to be written.

Concept introduction:

Alkanes have the general formula ${\text{C}}_{\text{n}}{\text{H}}_{\text{2n+2}}$, and they have only single bonds.

The parent chain in each structure is first identified when writing the IUPAC name for compound.

The chain is numbered such that the substituents attached get lowest numbers.

Prefixes are used to denote number of identical substituents.

The substituents are written in alphabetical order when writing the IUPAC name.