Problem: Provide the IUPAC name for this (3-methylbutyl)-substituted alkane
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IUPAC Name: Locant – Substituents – Root (Modifier)
- Root: octane (8 C's)
- Modifier: alkane
- Substituent: Methyl (1 C) and propyl (3 Cs)
- Locant:
- methyl (at C2)
- propyl (at C5)
- Locant:
Problem Details
Provide the IUPAC name for this (3-methylbutyl)-substituted alkane
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