Chapter 21, Problem 20E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The IUPAC name of the molecule whose carbon skeleton is shown below is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

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

The steps to determine the IUPAC name is:

Step 1: Identify the longest carbon chain and number them such that the substituents attached to the parent chain on the lowest number.

Step 2: Identify the carbon number to which the alkyl substituent is attached.

Step 3: Identify the alkyl substituent or branched group attached to a longest carbon chain.