Answer
a. 2,2,3-trimethyl-3-propylseptane
b. 2,4-dimethylhexane
c. 6-isopropyl-3-methylnonane
d. 2,4-dimethylseptane
Work Step by Step
1. Name the parent.
a. 7 C's: Septane
b. 6 C's: Hexane
c. 9 C's: Nonane
d. 7 C's: Septane
2. Number the chain to get the lowest numbers:
a. Right to Left.
b. Right to Left.
c. Right to Left.
d. Left to Right.
3. Name and Number the Substituents:
a. Two methyl at C2, One methyl at C3, One propyl at C3
b. One methyl at C2, One methyl at C4.
c. One methyl at C3, One isopropyl at C6.
d. One methyl at C2, One methyl at C4.
4. Put it all together, in alphabetical order.
a. 2,2,3-trimethyl-3-propylseptane
b. 2,4-dimethylhexane
c. 6-isopropyl-3-methylnonane
d. 2,4-dimethylseptane
