Answer:
2–methyl–3–propylheptane.
Explanation:
The name of the compound can be obtained as follow:
1. Identify the functional group of the compound.
2. Determine the name of the compound by determining the longest continuous carbon chain.
3. Identify the substituent group attached.
4. Locate the position of the substituent group by giving it the lowest possible count. Where there are two or more different substitutent group attached to the compound, name them alphabetically.
5. Name the compound by combining
the above steps.
Thus, we can name the compound as follow:
1. The compound has only single bond. Therefore, the compound is an alkane.
2. The longest continuous carbon chain is 7. Therefore, the parent name of the compound is heptane.
3. The substitutent groups attached are:
Propyl i.e –C3H7
Methyl i.e –CH3
4. The substituent groups are located at:
Propyl i.e –C3H7 is located at carbon 3.
Methyl i.e –CH3 is located at carbon 2.
5. The name of the compound is:
2–methyl–3–propylheptane.
