Q11 P-b - Organic Chemistry (Mcmurry)

Question

Question: Give IUPAC names for the following compounds:

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

(b) The IUPAC name of the compound is 2,3-Dimethylpentane.

Step 1: IUPAC nomenclature

 The IUPAC nomenclature uses several prefixes. The prefix oct indicates that the parent chain comprises eight carbon atoms.

Step 2: IUPAC name of the compound b

(b)The longest carbon chain comprises five carbon atoms in compound b and is named as pentane. The second and third positions comprise methyl groups in the given compound. Hence, the name of the compound is 2,3-Dimethylpentane.