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Alkyl Groups

4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes / Common Substituents / Problem 3

Problem 3

For each of the following incorrect or incomplete names, draw a corresponding structure and name appropriately.
(i) 2-ethylhexane
(ii) 3-isopropylheptane

A

Structures for 2-ethylhexane and 3-isopropylheptane with incorrect names.

B

Structures for 3-methylheptane and 3-ethyl-2-methylheptane with incorrect names.

C

Structures for 3-methylheptane and 3-ethyl-2-methylheptane with incorrect names.

D

Structures for 3-methylheptane and 3-ethyl-4-methylheptane with incorrect names.