Chapter 20, Problem 65A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structural formula of $\text{2,3-dimethylheptane}$ is to be written.

Concept Introduction:

The given compound is the branched chain alkanes. There are lots of rules are follow to write their structural formula.

Answer to Problem 65A

The structural formula of $\text{2,3-dimethylheptane}$ is

  

Explanation of Solution

1. Select the longest continuous chain containing the carbon attached to the halogen group and this is the parent chain.
2. The number of the carbon atoms of the parent chain, begging from the end nearer to the first substituent whether it is alkyl group or a halogen group.

The name of the compound is 2-chlorobutane.

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structural formula of $\text{2,2,-dimetyle-3-chloro-1-octanol}$ is to be written.

Concept Introduction:

The given compound is the branched chain alkanes. There are lots of rules are followed to write their structural formula.

Answer to Problem 65A

The structure of $\text{2,2-dichloro-4-propylheptane}$ is

  $\begin{array}{l}{\text{ CH}}_{\text{3}}\hfill \\ │\hfill \\ {\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}──{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}─{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}─{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}─{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}─\text{CH}─\text{C}─\text{CH}─\text{OH}\hfill \\ ││\hfill \\ {\text{ Cl CH}}_{\text{3}}\hfill \end{array}$

Explanation of Solution

1. Select the longest continuous chain containing the carbon attached to the halogen group and this is the parent chain.
2. The number of the carbon atoms of the parent chain, begging from the end nearer to the first substituent whether it is alkyl group or a a halogen group.

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structural formula of $\text{2-chloro-1-hexene}$ is to be written

Concept Introduction:

The given compound is the branched chain alkanes. Various rules are followed to write their IUPAC names.

Answer to Problem 65A

The systematic name of $\text{2-chloro-1-hexene}$ is

  

Explanation of Solution

1. Select the longest continuous chain containing the carbon attached to the halogen group and this is the parent chain.
2. The number of the carbon atoms of the parent chain, begging from the end nearer to the first substituent whether it is alkyl group or a halogen group.

d) Label subpart

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structural formula of $\text{1-chloro-2-hexene}$ is to be written.

Concept Introduction:

The given compound is the branched chain alkanes. Various rules are followed to write their IUPAC names.

Answer to Problem 65A

The structure of $\text{1-chloro-2-hexene}$ is

  

Explanation of Solution

1. Select the longest continuous chain containing the carbon attached the halogen group and this is the parent chain.
2. The number of the carbon atoms of the parent chain, begging from the end nearer to the first substituent whether it is alkyl group or a halogen group.

e) Label subpart

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structural formula of $\text{2-methylphenol}$ is to be written.

Concept Introduction:

The given compound is the branched chain alkanes. Various rules are followed to write their IUPAC names.

Answer to Problem 65A

The structure of $\text{2-methylphenol}$ is

  

Explanation of Solution

1. Select the longest continuous chain containing the carbon attached to the halogen group and this is the parent chain.
2. The number of the carbon atoms of the parent chain, begging from the end nearer to the first substituent whether it is alkyl group or a halogen group.
3. If more than one substituent’s are present on the parent chain, these are named in alphabetical order along with their appropriate positions.