Answer:
2–Ethyl–3–methlypentanal.
Explanation:
To name the compound given in the question above, we must observe the following:
1. The functional group of the compound is Alkanal i.e Aldehyde,
—CHO and it is located at carbon 1.
Note: the aldehyde functional group is always at carbon 1 and there will be no need to state it's position in the compound.
2. The longest continuous carbon chain is 5 i.e pentane. But the presence of the functional group will replace the –e at the end of pentane with –al, making the name to the pentanal.
3. The substituents attached are:
a. Ethyl, CH2CH3 at carbon 2.
b. Methyl, CH3 at carbon 3.
4. Combine the above to get the name of the compound.
Therefore, the name of the compound is:
2–Ethyl–3–methlypentanal.
