4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes

Using the general molecular formula for alkanes:

a. Predict the molecular formula of the C₂₈ straight-chain alkane.

Draw a condensed and a skeletal structure for each of the following:

b. 2,2,5-trimethylhexane

Make a model of propane (C₃H₈), and draw this model using dashed lines and wedges to represent bonds going back and coming forward.

Correct the following incorrect names using standard IUPAC nomenclature. [Draw a compound that corresponds to the incorrect name, and then rename it.]

(a) 4-methylhexane