Question

a) 4-ethyl-5-isopropyl-3-
methyloctane draw the structure
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Answer 1

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Answer 2

4-ethyl-5-isopropyl-3-

methyloctane

Kindly refer to the attachment for the structure.

The following points should be kept in mind while drawing the structure of any given compound -

• At first, draw the longest carbon chain of the given compound.
• Here, the longest chain will have 8 carbon atoms.
• Now, add the substituents without disturbing the valency of the carbon atom.
• In the given compound, three substituents need to be attached, i.e. ethyl, iso-propyl, and methyl groups at 4th, 5th, and 3rd atom respectively.