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Give the IUPAC name for the following compound CH3(CH2)3CH(CH2CH2CH3)CH(CH3)2.
22. Organic Chemistry
Naming Alkanes with Substituents
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Draw a structure for 2,6-dimethyl-4-propylnonane.
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Identify the parent chain: The name 'nonane' indicates that the parent chain is a straight chain of 9 carbon atoms.
Number the carbon atoms in the parent chain: Start from one end and number the carbon atoms from 1 to 9.
Locate the substituents: According to the name, there are two methyl groups at positions 2 and 6, and a propyl group at position 4.
Draw the structure: Begin with the 9-carbon chain, then add the methyl groups (CH₃) to the second and sixth carbon atoms, and the propyl group (CH₂CH₂CH₃) to the fourth carbon atom.
Verify the structure: Ensure that all carbon atoms have four bonds and that the substituents are correctly placed according to the IUPAC name.
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