Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Structure and Stereochemistry of Alkanes - Problems - Page 94: Problem 3-5 d

Answer

The name 4-isobutylheptane isn't necessarily wrong. There is just another way to name it.

Work Step by Step

The other name is 2-methyl-4-propylheptane. The longest chain still has 7 carbons, but the substituents become methyl and propyl groups on different carbons rather than an isobutyl group on 1 carbon.
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