Organic Chemistry: Principles and Mechanisms (Second Edition)
Organic Chemistry: Principles and Mechanisms (Second Edition)
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Author: Joel Karty
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The structure of 2-cyclopropoxypentane is to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

The root name of the longest carbon chain is the alkane name at the end of the compound’s name. The names of the substituents along with numbers indicate their positions on the longest carbon chain. A prefix of the substituent name shows their numbers. The oxygen atom is attached to the alkyl group. The name of the oxygen atom attached to the alkyl group is alkoxy group.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The structure of 1, 2-dimethoxy-4-propylcyclohexane is to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

The root name of the longest carbon chain is the alkane name at the end of the compound’s name. The names of the substituents along with numbers indicate their positions on the longest carbon chain. A prefix of the substituent name shows their numbers. The oxygen atom is attached to the alkyl group. The name of the oxygen atom attached to the alkyl group is alkoxy group.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The structure of 4-(1, 1-dimethylethyl)-1, 2-dipropoxycyclooctane  is to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

The root name of the longest carbon chain is the alkane name at the end of the compound’s name. The names of the substituents along with numbers indicate their positions on the longest carbon chain. A prefix of the substituent name shows their numbers. The oxygen atom is attached to the alkyl group. The name of the oxygen atom attached to the alkyl group is alkoxy group.

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