Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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

Answer

The formula of the compound is: $3,7-diethyl-2,2,8-trimethyldecane$

Work Step by Step

The longest carbon chain has 10 carbon atoms (-dec). There are 3 methyl substituents, two on position 2 and one on position 8. There are two ethyl substituents, one on position 3 and one on position 7. Listing the substituents in alphabetical order, the formula of the compound is: $3,7-diethyl-2,2,8-trimethyldecane$
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