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Ch. 7 - The Reactions of Alkynes • An Introduction to Multistep Synthesis
Bruice - Organic Chemistry 8th Edition
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Chapter 8, Problem 41e,f

What is each compound's systematic name?
e. Chemical structure of a cycloalkane with a methyl group attached, illustrating systematic naming of compounds.
f. Chemical structure of an aromatic compound with an amine (NH2) and a methyl (CH3) group attached.

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Step 1: Analyze the structure in image A. The compound is a cyclic structure with alternating double bonds, indicating it is aromatic. Count the number of carbons in the ring to determine the base name. The ring contains 8 carbons, making it an octa- structure. The methyl group (CH₃) is attached to the ring, so the compound is a methyl-substituted aromatic ring.
Step 2: Assign the position of the methyl group in image A. Number the carbons in the ring starting from the position that gives the substituent the lowest possible number. Since there is only one substituent, the methyl group is at position 1. Combine the substituent name (methyl) with the base name (cyclooctatriene) to form the systematic name.
Step 3: Analyze the structure in image B. The compound is a five-membered ring with one double bond, indicating it is an alkene. The ring contains a bromine atom and a methyl group as substituents. Count the carbons in the ring to determine the base name. The ring contains 5 carbons, making it a cyclopentene structure.
Step 4: Assign the positions of the substituents in image B. Number the carbons in the ring starting from the double bond and moving in the direction that gives the substituents the lowest possible numbers. The bromine atom and methyl group are attached to different carbons. Determine their positions based on the numbering.
Step 5: Combine the substituent names (bromo and methyl) with the base name (cyclopentene) to form the systematic name. Ensure the substituents are listed in alphabetical order and include their positions in the name.

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