You have the alkane C6H17. What is the IUPAC name.
I tried heptane and 4-ethyl-3-methylheptane, but it still says my answer is wrong. What would be the answer then.
C6 as heptane? Of course it is wrong. You can do better than that, even if you are answer mooching.
If its an alkane it should be C6H14 if C6 is correct. And C6s are hexane, C7s are heptane. Check the problem to make sure of the formula.
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To determine the correct IUPAC name for the alkane C6H17, you need to follow a systematic approach. Here's how you can find the correct name:
1. Start by counting the number of carbon atoms in the longest continuous carbon chain. In this case, there are six carbon atoms, so the base name will begin with "hex-".
2. Next, determine if any side chains or substituents are present. In this molecule, there are two side chains attached to the main chain. To name them, we need to identify the number and location of the substituents.
3. Let's start with the first side chain, which contains three carbon atoms. To name it correctly, we use the prefix "ethyl" since it has two carbon atoms. The carbon atom where this side chain connects to the main chain is called the "parent carbon." We need to specify its position. Begin numbering the carbons in the main chain, ensuring the lowest number is given to the substituents. In this case, the first carbon of the ethyl group is connected to the third carbon of the main chain.
4. Now, let's move on to the second side chain. It has one carbon atom, so we use the prefix "methyl." Assign the carbon atom where this side chain connects to the main chain a number. In this case, it will be the fourth carbon of the main chain.
5. Finally, combine all the information to give the complete IUPAC name. The correct name for C6H17 is 3-ethyl-4-methylhexane.
Make sure to double-check the structure and count the number of carbon atoms to ensure accuracy.