Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321768418
ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

Chapter 3 - Structure and Stereochemistry of Alkanes - Problems - Page 94: Problem 3-4 f

Answer

The IUPAC name of the compound is 4-tert-butyl-3-methylheptane

Work Step by Step

Look for the longest carbon chain in the compound and number it. Also, number the substituents indicating the points of attachment on the main chain. In this case, the longest carbon chain has 7 atoms and a methyl and a tert-butyl group are present/attached to positions 3 and 4 respectively.
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