Chapter 2.6, Problem 2.25TIY

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The structure of $\text{tetrakis-}\left(\text{isopropyl}\right)\text{methane}$ and corresponding name as per IUPAC rules should be drawn.

Concept introduction: As per IUPAC recommendations longest chain found in a continuous manner in a branched molecule is chosen as parent chain. Names of branches that occur commonly as side chains are listed below:

  

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The structures corresponding to $\text{5-butyl-3-chloro-2,2,3-trimethyldecane}$ should be drawn.

Concept introduction: As per IUPAC recommendations longest chain found in a continuous manner in a branched molecule is chosen as parent chain. Names of branches that occur commonly as side chains are listed below: