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(a)
Interpretation: The given
Concept introduction: The
To determine: The name of the given alkane.
(b)
Interpretation: The given alkanes are to be named.
Concept introduction: The IUPAC nomenclature of organic compound is a method used for naming organic chemical compounds as recommended by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons and their names end by adding suffix –ane to the parent hydrocarbon.
To determine: The name of the given alkane.
(c)
Interpretation: The given alkanes are to be named.
Concept introduction: The IUPAC nomenclature of organic compound is a method used for naming organic chemical compounds as recommended by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons and their names end by adding suffix –ane to the parent hydrocarbon.
To determine: The name of the given alkane.
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