The name of the aldehyde is 4, 7- diethyldecanal (D)
What are rules for naming organic compounds?
The rules for naming organic compounds are;
- Find the longest carbon chain in the compound. ...
- Name the longest carbon chain found
- Figure the ending name
- Then number the carbon atoms
- Name the side groups
- Then put the side groups in alphabetical order.
The longest chain of the structure given is 10 (deca)
It is an alkanal due to the presence of the carbonyl -CHO
There are two side groups (ethyl) at the 4th and 7th carbon atoms which are both the same, CH2CH3 and are named diethyl
Thus, the name of the aldehyde is 4, 7- diethyldecanal
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