Q20.3 CYL
Question
Name the following molecule:
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
The name of the given molecule is \(3,3 - dibromo - 2 - iodopentane\).
1Step 1: Definition of IUPAC Name
The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) nomenclature of organic chemistry is a technique for naming organic chemical compounds that are approved in chemical nomenclature. It's in the Journal of Organic Chemistry's Nomenclature.
2Step 2: Explanation for the determination of the name of the given molecule
The given molecule contains five carbon atoms which is the longest chain and are named pentane. It contains two bromo groups and one iodo group on the third and second carbon. These side groups will be used as prefixes.
Hence, the name of the molecule is \(3,3 - dibromo - 2 - iodopentane\).
Other exercises in this chapter
Q20.1 CYL
Draw the skeletal structures for these two molecules
View solution Q20.2 CYL
Identify the chemical formula of the molecule represented here:
View solution Q20.4 CYL
Name the following molecule:
View solution Q1E
Write the chemical formula and Lewis’s structure of the following, each of which contains five carbon atoms: (a) an alkane (b) an alkene (c) an alkyne
View solution