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Question

Is the given alkane incorrectly named? If so, what is wrong with the provided name, and what is its correct name?

Chemical structure of an alkane with substituents, illustrating naming conventions in organic chemistry.

Accepted Answer

It is incorrectly named because it provided the wrong name of the parent chain and the wrong position of the substituent. Its correct name is 2-methylheptane.

Answer

It is correctly named because it takes into account the correct prefix and position of the substituents, as well as the correct name of the parent chain.

Answer

It is incorrectly named because it provided the wrong prefix and position of the substituent. Its correct name is 2-methylhexane.

Answer

It is incorrectly named because it provided the wrong name of the parent chain and the wrong prefix of the substituent. Its correct name is 1,1-methylheptane.