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Chapter 3: Q11 P-b (page 78)

Give IUPAC names for the following compounds:

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(c)The IUPAC name of the compound is 2,4-Dimethylpentane.

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IUPAC nomenclature

Every organic compound comprises a name from which their specific structure is created. The prefix used for naming cyclic compounds is ‘cyclo’.

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IUPAC name of compound c

(c)The longest chain in compound c comprises five carbon atoms and is known as pentane. The second and fourth position comprise one methyl group in this compound. Hence, the name of the compound is 2,4-Dimethylpentane.

Compound c

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