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 6CTQ
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The alternate seven-carbon parent chain in below heptane should be indicated.

  Organic Chemistry: A Guided Inquiry, Chapter NW1, Problem 6CTQ , additional homework tip  1

Concept introduction: The IUPAC name begins with prefix to designate the number of C atoms in the longest chosen parent alkane followed by the suffix −ane. Positions of side chains or substituents are indicated by lowest numeral places before prefix.

The IUPAC system for nomenclature of straight hydrocarbon makes use of table given as follows:

  Organic Chemistry: A Guided Inquiry, Chapter NW1, Problem 6CTQ , additional homework tip  2

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