EBK ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
EBK ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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ISBN: 9781319188962
Author: VOLLHARDT
Publisher: VST
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Chapter 2, Problem 64P
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Interpretation: The H – C – C bond angle in 4-(1-methylethyl)heptane should be chosen.

Concept introduction:As per IUPAC recommendations longest chain found in a continuous manner in a branched molecule is chosen as parent chain.

The IUPAC name begins with prefix to designate the number of C atoms in the longest chosen parent alkane followed by the suffix −ane. The positions of side chains or substituents are indicated by lowest numeral places before prefix.

Names of branches that occur commonly as side chains are listed below:

  EBK ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, Chapter 2, Problem 64P

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