Chapter 21, Problem 19E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The carbon skeleton of $2,3\text{-dimethylpentane}$ is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

In the IUPAC name of an organic compound, the Greek prefix represents the number of the substituents, 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 three carbon atoms in the parent hydrocarbon chain.

The carbon skeleton of a compound represents the chain of a carbon atom that acts as a backbone of the compound. The carbon atom present in the alkyl group is also represented in the carbon skeleton.