Answer
The name of the compound is :
$3-methylpentane.$
Work Step by Step
The longest carbon chain has 5 carbon atoms (-pent). There is a methyl ($-CH_3$) substitute at position 3. So, name of the compound is :
$3-methylpentane.$
Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)
by Wade Jr., L. G.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321768418
ISBN 13:
978-0-32176-841-4
Chapter 3 - Structure and Stereochemistry of Alkanes - Problems - Page 93: Problem 3-2 a
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