What is the chemical name for C9H20O9Cl ?

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The discussion centers on identifying the compound with the formula C9H20O9Cl. It emphasizes the necessity of proposing a bond scheme to name organic compounds accurately. The analysis reveals that with a ratio of one oxygen per carbon, the compound would require nine alcohol groups, as geminal diols are unstable. The presence of one chlorine atom suggests it replaces a hydrogen atom, leading to a formula adjustment from H20 to H19. Ultimately, the conclusion drawn is that such a compound may not be feasible due to structural constraints.
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I am trying to find out it's name.Please help me
I am trying to find out it's name.Please help me
 
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You can only name organic compounds after proposing a bond scheme (representation) of atoms (usually projected on a plane). So what is the bond structure of ##C_9 H_{20} O_9 Cl##?
 
C9H20O9Cl
Ratio of one oxygen per carbon and an additional Cl! If it were fully saturated aliphatic… C9H20 would be nonane or an isomer. No cyclics. No double bonds. Add 9 oxygens and they would all need to be alcohols. Geminal diols are very unstable so that would be one alcohol per carbon. That leaves one chlorine which can only occur in this compound if it replaces a hydrogen somewhere… so not H20 but H19.

I don’t think this compound is possible.
 

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