Question

Write structural formula of the following compounds:

(A) 3,4,4,5−Tetramethylheptane

Answer 1

Step 1: Parent chain identification

Parent chain in the given compound is heptane. Heptane refers to saturated seven carbon chain.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
C- C- C- C- C- C- C

Step 2: Substituents

Four methyl groups are present at carbon number 3,4,4 and 5. These methyl groups act as substituents to the parent chain. No functional group is present. The structural formula can be drawn as -


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