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Give IUPAC names for the following alkanes, and convert

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QUESTION:

Give IUPAC names for the following alkanes, and convert each drawing

into a skeletal structure.

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QUESTION:

Give IUPAC names for the following alkanes, and convert each drawing

into a skeletal structure.

ANSWER:

Step 1 of 4

a) In the above structure, the longest chain of the molecule contains seven carbon atoms.

And three methyl groups are attached to the carbon chain. 2 methyl groups at position three and one methyl group at position 5.

Hence, the IUPAC name of the compound is 3,3,5-trimethyl heptane

The skeletal structure of the compound can be shown as follows:

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