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In lecture, the professor names a molecule 4-ethylpentane. An alert student pointed out that although the correct structure could be drawn, the name did not follow systematic rules. What is the correct systematic name for the molecule?

In lecture the professor names a molecule 4ethylpentane An alert student pointed out that although the correct structure could be drawn the name did not follow class=

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Answer

C. 3-methylhexane.

Explanation

In a systematic system of naming organic molecules, te longest chain wof carbon ill be considrered first.

So the longest chain of carbon in the molecule will be 6 (hexane) and not 5 (pentane).

The parent name of the molecule will be hexane.

The only methyl group left is bonded to carbon 3 (numbering in such a way the methyl group s given the least number possible).

Therefore, the correct name of the molecule is 3-methylhexane.

The answer is C. 3-methylhexane.

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