Question

12 multiple choice 2 points provide an acceptable name for (ch₃ch₂ch₂)₃ch 2,2 - dipropylbutane 4 - propylheptane 2,2 - dipropylheptane 4 - propylbutane

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the longest carbon - chain

The longest continuous carbon - chain in the compound \((CH_3CH_2CH_2)_3CH\) has 7 carbon atoms, so the parent chain is heptane.

Step2: Locate the substituents

There are two propyl groups (\(CH_3CH_2CH_2 -\)) attached to the second carbon atom of the heptane chain.

Answer:

C. 2,2 - dipropylheptane