IUPAC Names of Organic compounds (3)
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SUMMARY
The correct IUPAC name for the given alkane is 3-ethyl-4-methylhexane. This conclusion is based on the established IUPAC nomenclature rules, which dictate that the parent chain should be numbered from the end that provides the substituents with the lowest possible numbers. In cases where substituents are in equivalent positions, the one that appears first in the name is assigned the lowest number. The reference for these rules is provided by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's General Chemistry resources.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of IUPAC nomenclature rules
- Familiarity with alkane structures
- Knowledge of substituent naming conventions
- Basic organic chemistry concepts
- Study advanced IUPAC naming for cyclic compounds
- Learn about functional group prioritization in nomenclature
- Explore stereochemistry in organic compounds
- Review examples of complex organic compound naming
Chemistry students, organic chemists, educators teaching nomenclature, and anyone involved in organic compound identification and naming.
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