What is the radioactive nucleus before it decays

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Darina [25.2K]3 years ago

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Answer:

Alpha decay is one type of radioactive decay, in which an atomic nucleus emits an alpha particle, and thereby transforms (or "decays") into an atom with a mass number decreased by 4 and atomic number decreased by 2.

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Provide the IUPAC name for the following compound: a. 2,4,5-Trimethyl-4-propylheptane b. 4-Isobutyl-4,5-dimethylheptane c. 4-sec

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Answer:

The correct option is A

That is 2,4,5-Trimethyl-4-propylheptane

Explanation:

Looking at the structure the longest carbon chain is 7 as shown on the second uploaded image

Also from the diagram of the structure we can identify that is longest chain has 3 methyl group attachment and one propyl group attachment

Now going through this longest chain the numbering of this attachment them the lowest number is the correct way so as we can see

2,4,5-Trimethyl-4-propylheptane gives the lowest numbering compared to 3,4,6-Trimethyl-4-propylheptane so the correct IUPAC names is 2,4,5-Trimethyl-4-propylheptane