4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes

Without looking at the structures, give molecular formulas for the compounds: (a) 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)octane and (b) 5-(1,2,2-trimethylpropyl)nonane. Use the names of the groups to determine the number of carbon atoms; then use the (2n + 2) rule.

Give structures and names for

a. the five isomers of C₆H₁₄

Name the following alkanes and haloalkanes. When two or more substituents are present, list them in alphabetical order.

(a)

Why is it important to use the $\mathrm{IUPAC}$ naming system in organic chemistry?

$Which\; of\; the\; following\; IUPAC\; names\; is\; written\; correctly?$

Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for the compound with the molecular formula $C_4{H}_{10}$?