Q12 P-a - Organic Chemistry (Mcmurry)

Question

Draw structures corresponding to the following IUPAC names:

(a) 3, 4-Dimethylnonane

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

Step 1: IUPAC Nomenclature

Certain rules are followed to name compounds as per the IUPAC nomenclature. If multiple substituents are connected to the same carbon atom, it is named using the prefix di, tri etc.

Step 2: IUPAC name of compound d

(a)The longest carbon chain of compound has nine carbon atoms and is named nonane. The second and third carbon atoms comprise one methyl group. The structure of the compound can be given as:

Structure of compound a