Organic Chemistry: A Guided Inquiry
Organic Chemistry: A Guided Inquiry
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ISBN: 9780618974122
Author: Andrei Straumanis
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter NW1, Problem 18CTQ
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Interpretation: The prefix that stands for cyclic chain should be given.

Concept introduction: The convention followed for IUPAC nomenclature of cyclic alkanes is as follows:

  • If even a single ring is found in a molecule, this ring is regarded as the parent chain.
  • Alkyl groups attached to rings are assigned the smallest priority and number and it is followed in a cyclic manner toward the closest group.
  • If two alkyl; group happens to be the same the smallest priority number is assigned alphabetically.

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