Question

Name each of the following cyclic alkanes, and indicate the formula of the compound.

a.

b.

c.

Short answer

1. 1-isopropyl-cyclobutane
2. 1-tert-butyl-3-cyclopentane
3. 1, 3-dimethyl-2-n-propyl-cyclohexane

Step-by-step solution

Definition of the cycloalkanes.

Cycloalkanes are alkanes with one or more carbon atom rings in the chemical structure of their molecules.

Alkanes are organic hydrocarbon molecules with a molecular structure with only one chemical bond.

Subpart (a)

The given cycloalkane has 4 carbon atoms. Therefore, it is cyclobutene.

Secondly, the propyl group is connected to the first carbon, so the name would be:

Subpart (b)

The given cycloalkane has 5 carbon atoms, therefore, cyclopentane will be the substance.

Secondly, the tert-butyl group is connected to the first carbon,and a methyl group at carbon three, so the name would be:

Subpart (c)

The given cycloalkane has six carbon atoms. Therefore, it is a cyclohexane.

Next, the dimethyl group is connected to the first and third carbons,and the second carbon's n-propyl group, therefore the name would be: