Question

Write IUPAC names of the following :

$C{H}_3-\underset{C_2{H}_5}{\underset{|}{CH}}-\underset{C_2{H}_5}{\underset{|}{CH}}-C{H}_3$

Answer 1

First have to select longest chain

Number each atoms such that the connected groups get lower no

so name of this compound is

2- Ethyl -3- methylpentome.