Chapter 2, Problem 38P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The IUPAC name of the $C_4{H}_9$ alkyl groups based on the name of the given two alkyl groups are to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The names of the alkyl groups are derived from the alkane having the same carbon chain as the alkyl group.

The ending -e of the alkane is replaced by –yl.

The chain is numbered from the end that gives the carbon at the point of the attachment its lower number.

Thus, the number precedes the -yl ending and is bracketed by hyphens.