Organic Chemistry As a Second Language, 3e: First Semester Topics

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Chapter 5 - Nomenclature - 5.4 Naming Substituents - Problems - Page 93: 5.31

Answer

The substituents are: - 5 methyls.

Work Step by Step

1. Identify the parent chain: In this case, the parent chain is the horizontal line of carbons in the middle. 2. Check the atoms, or groups, that are left: - 5 separated carbons. (CH3) 3. Give they the proper name: - Single carbons with 3 hydrogens are called "methyl" as substituents.
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