Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 20 - Sections 20.1-20.14 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 994: 65c

Answer

The name of the compound is 4,5-dimethyl-6-phenyl-2-octyne.

Work Step by Step

The longest carbon chain has 8 carbon atoms (-oct). It is an alkyne since it has a triple bond at position 2. It has 2 methyl substituents, one each at position 4 and 5. The benzene ring is treated as a substituent (phenyl) at position 6. Hence, the name of the compound is 4,5-dimethyl-6-phenyl-2-octyne.
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