Table of contents

1. A Review of General Chemistry5h 5m
2. Molecular Representations1h 14m
3. Acids and Bases2h 46m
4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes4h 17m
5. Chirality3h 39m
6. Thermodynamics and Kinetics1h 22m
7. Substitution Reactions1h 48m
8. Elimination Reactions2h 30m
9. Alkenes and Alkynes2h 9m
10. Addition Reactions3h 19m
11. Radical Reactions1h 58m
12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols2h 42m
13. Alcohols and Carbonyl Compounds2h 17m
14. Synthetic Techniques1h 26m
15. Analytical Techniques:IR, NMR, Mass Spect7h 3m
16. Conjugated Systems6h 13m
17. Ultraviolet Spectroscopy51m
18. Aromaticity2h 34m
19. Reactions of Aromatics: EAS and Beyond5h 1m
20. Phenols55m
21. Aldehydes and Ketones: Nucleophilic Addition4h 56m
22. Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: NAS2h 51m
23. The Chemistry of Thioesters, Phophate Ester and Phosphate Anhydrides1h 10m
24. Enolate Chemistry: Reactions at the Alpha-Carbon1h 53m
25. Condensation Chemistry2h 9m
26. Amines1h 43m
27. Heterocycles2h 0m
28. Carbohydrates5h 53m
29. Amino Acids4h 20m
30. Peptides and Proteins2h 42m
31. Catalysis in Organic Reactions1h 30m
32. Lipids 2h 50m
33. The Organic Chemistry of Metabolic Pathways2h 52m
34. Nucleic Acids1h 32m
35. Transition Metals6h 14m
36. Synthetic Polymers1h 49m

4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes

IUPAC Naming

Organic Chemistry

4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes

IUPAC Naming

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Problem 11a

Textbook Question

Draw the structure for each of the following:
a. 2,2-dimethyl-4-isopropyloctane

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Step 1: Start by identifying the parent chain. The name 'octane' indicates that the parent chain is an 8-carbon straight chain alkane (C₈H₁₈). Draw a straight chain of 8 carbons.

Step 2: Number the carbon atoms in the parent chain from left to right. This ensures that substituents are assigned the lowest possible numbers.

Step 3: Place the substituents on the parent chain. The '2,2-dimethyl' indicates that two methyl groups (-CH₃) are attached to carbon 2. Add these groups to the structure.

Step 4: Add the '4-isopropyl' substituent. An isopropyl group is a branched alkyl group with the structure -CH(CH₃)₂. Attach this group to carbon 4 of the parent chain.

Step 5: Verify the structure by ensuring that all carbons have four bonds and that the substituents are correctly placed according to the IUPAC name. Confirm that the structure matches the name '2,2-dimethyl-4-isopropyloctane.'

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

IUPAC Nomenclature

IUPAC nomenclature is a systematic method for naming organic chemical compounds. It provides rules for identifying the structure of a compound based on its name, including the longest carbon chain, substituents, and their positions. Understanding these rules is essential for accurately interpreting and drawing chemical structures from names.

Structural Isomers

Structural isomers are compounds that have the same molecular formula but different arrangements of atoms. In the case of 2,2-dimethyl-4-isopropyloctane, recognizing how the carbon skeleton can be arranged differently is crucial for drawing the correct structure. This concept highlights the diversity of organic compounds and the importance of spatial arrangement in determining their properties.

Substituents and Branching

Substituents are atoms or groups of atoms that replace hydrogen atoms in a hydrocarbon chain. In 2,2-dimethyl-4-isopropyloctane, the 'dimethyl' and 'isopropyl' groups indicate specific branching points on the main carbon chain. Understanding how to identify and place these substituents is key to accurately constructing the molecular structure.

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