Why is there no compound called 3,6-dimethylheptane?
I'm doing chemistry homework, but I can't seem to figure this one out. Thanks.:)
I'm doing chemistry homework, but I can't seem to figure this one out. Thanks.:)
Anonymous
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Standard organic nomenclature would indicate that naming straight chain alkanes should be done by using the lowest possible number combination. In the case of 3,6-dimethylheptane, an alternate name would be created by starting the numbering at the opposite end of the 7 carbon chain. Thus yielding the name of 2,5-dimethylheptane. This is a better, and the correct name for that compound.
nameless
when naming molecules u have to have the lowest numbering. 3,6 is not the lowest numbering scheme. draw it out then find the position of the methyl group
xezlec
Try drawing it. Then see if you think that was a good name for it.