Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Structure and Stereochemistry of Alkanes - Study Problems - Page 130: 3-37 a

Answer

The formula of the compound is: $3-ethyl-2,2,6-trimethylheptane$

Work Step by Step

The longest carbon chain has 7 carbon atoms (-hept). There are 3 methyl substituents, two on position 2 and one on position 6. There is an ethyl substituent on position 3. Listing the substituents in alphabetical order, the formula of the compound is: $3-ethyl-2,2,6-trimethylheptane$
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