Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 20 - Sections 20.1-20.14 - Exercises - Cumulative Problems - Page 997: 97a

Answer

The name of the compound is: $5-isobutyl-3-methylnonane$

Work Step by Step

The compound has 9 carbon atoms in the longest continuous carbon chain (-non). It has all single bonds, hence it is an alkane. It has a methyl group at position 3, and an isobutyl group at position 5. Arranging the substituents in alphabetical order, the name of the compound is: $5-isobutyl-3-methylnonane$
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