Chapter 21, Problem 35E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

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

Concept introduction:

Cycloalkanes are the saturated hydrocarbons in which carbon atoms are bonded to form a ring like structure. The cycloalkanes general formula is ${\text{C}}_n{\text{H}}_{2n}$. Cycloalkanes contain 2 hydrogen atoms lesser than the respective open-chain alkanes. For naming the cycloalkane, “cyclo” is to be added in the prefix to the respective alkane with the similar number of carbon atoms.