Questions: What is the systematic name for the given compound? 2-bromopropane What is the common name for the given compound? isobron

Transcript text: What is the systematic name for the given compound? 2-bromopropane What is the common name for the given compound? isobron

Solution

Step 1: Find the longest carbon chain

The longest carbon chain in the given compound contains three carbons.

Step 2: Identify the substituent

The substituent attached to the carbon chain is a bromine atom (Br).

Step 3: Number the carbon atoms and name the substituent

The bromine atom is attached to the second carbon atom in the chain. Therefore, the substituent is named 2-bromo.

Step 4: Name the alkane

Since the longest chain has three carbon atoms, it is propane.

Step 5: Combine the name of the substituent and the alkane

Combine the name of the substituent (2-bromo) and the name of the alkane (propane) to get the systematic name: 2-bromopropane.

Step 6: Find the common name

The common name for this compound uses the isopropyl prefix, referring to the central carbon with the bromine bonded to two methyl groups.

Systematic name: 2-bromopropane Common name: isopropyl bromide

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