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)

All of the following names are incorrect or incomplete. In each case, draw the structure (or a possible structure) and name it correctly.

a. 3-ethyl-4-methylpentane

b. 2-ethyl-3-methylpentane

c. 3-dimethylhexane

Draw the structures of the following compounds.

a. 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)octane