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Draw the structure of 4‑isopropyl‑2,4,5‑trimethylheptane.
22. Organic Chemistry
Naming Alkanes with Substituents
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Draw a structure for 4-tert-butyl-3-isopropyl-2-methyloctane.
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Identify the parent chain: The name 'octane' indicates that the parent chain has 8 carbon atoms. Draw a straight chain of 8 carbon atoms.
Number the carbon atoms in the parent chain: Start numbering from the end that gives the substituents the lowest possible numbers.
Add the substituents: According to the name '4-tert-butyl-3-isopropyl-2-methyloctane', add a tert-butyl group at carbon 4, an isopropyl group at carbon 3, and a methyl group at carbon 2.
Verify the structure: Ensure that all substituents are correctly placed and that the carbon atoms have the correct number of bonds (each carbon should have 4 bonds).
Check for any stereochemistry: If the problem specifies stereochemistry, ensure that any chiral centers are correctly represented.
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