Chapter 21, Problem 18E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The molecular formula for $\text{2, 2, 3-trimethylbutane}$ is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The molecular formula is the simplest representation of the compound that tells about the number of each atoms present in the given compound.

In the IUPAC name of an organic compound, the Greek prefix represents the number of the substituent and the numbers before the Greek prefix represent the position of the substituents. The suffix for alkane is ‘ane. The number of carbon atoms in the parent hydrocarbon chain is represented by the root name. For example: ‘prop’ represent 3 carbon atoms in the main hydrocarbon chain.