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

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Chapter 5 - Nomenclature - 5.4 Naming Substituents - Problems - Page 94: 5.37

Answer

The substitutent is: - 1 Isopropyl.

Work Step by Step

1. Identify the parent chain: In this case, the parent chain will be the horizontal line of carbons on the center. 2. Check the atoms, or groups, that are left: - 1 Group of 3 carbons, in the isopropyl shape. 3. Give them the proper names: - This group of carbons is called "isopropyl."
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