Question

part c
(c) $h_3c - ch - ch - ch_3$
$h_3c$
$h_2c - ch_3$
2-ethyl-3-methylbutane
spell out the full name of the compound.
the correct name is

Explanation:

Step1: Find the longest carbon chain

The longest carbon chain has 5 carbon atoms (pentane).

Step2: Number the carbon atoms

Number the chain to give substituents the lowest possible numbers.

Step3: Identify substituents

There are two methyl groups. One is on carbon - 2 and the other is on carbon - 3.

Answer:

2,3 - dimethylpentane