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Ch. 4 - Isomers: The Arrangement of Atoms in Space
Bruice - Organic Chemistry 8th Edition
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Capitolo 4, Problema c

Name the following:
a.
b.

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Step 1: Analyze the first structure. Identify the longest carbon chain as the parent chain. In this case, the parent chain is a 5-carbon chain, making it a pentane.
Step 2: Determine the substituents attached to the parent chain. The structure has a chlorine atom (Cl) and a methyl group (CH3) attached to the chain.
Step 3: Assign the correct locants (positions) to the substituents based on the lowest possible numbering rule. The chlorine is attached at carbon 2, and the methyl group is attached at carbon 3.
Step 4: Combine the substituents and parent chain name, ensuring alphabetical order for substituents. The name for the first structure is 2-chloro-3-methylpentane.
Step 5: Analyze the second structure. Identify the longest carbon chain as the parent chain. The parent chain is a 2-carbon chain, making it an ethane. Note the presence of two halogens (Br and Cl) and other substituents attached to the carbons.

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