Question

Write all the possible isomers of alkane having 7 carbon atoms and write their IUPAC names.

Answer 1

Since its alkane and 7 carbons are there, the molecular formula is C7H16 as alkane has general molecular formula as CnH2n+2.
Alkane isomers of 7 carbons are:

• 3-Ethylpentane.
• Heptane.
• 2-Methylhexane.
• 3-Methylhexane.
• 2,2,3-Trimethylbutane.
• 3,3-Dimethylpentane.
• 2,2-Dimethylpentane.
• 2,3-Dimethylpentane.