Q11 P-d - Organic Chemistry (Mcmurry)

Question

Give IUPAC names for the following compounds:

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

(d) The IUPAC name of the compound is 2,2,5-Trimethylhexane.

Step 1: IUPAC Nomenclature

IUPAC nomenclature is a procedure to name organic compounds. If the compound comprises several substituents, they are provided name in the alphabetical order.

Step 2: IUPAC name of compound d

(d)The longest carbon chain of this compound comprises six carbon atoms and is named hexane. The second position comprises two methyl groups and the fifth position has one methyl group. Hence the IUPAC name of the compound is 2,2,5-Trimethylhexane. 

Compound d