Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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

Answer

The name of the compound is - $bicyclo [4.1.0]heptane$

Work Step by Step

The given compound is a bicyclic alkane. There are 7 carbon atoms in the ring system (-hept). There is a 4 carbon bridge on the left, a 0 carbon bridge in the middle, and a 1 carbon bridge at the right of the structure. Hence, in order of the decreasing size of the bridges, it's name is - $bicyclo [4.1.0]heptane$.
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