Questions: Section IX: Draw the following line-bond structures a) 3-ethyl-2,3-dimethyl hexane b) 2,2-dimethylpropane c) 3-ethyl-4-methylheptane

Solution Steps

Hexane has 6 carbons in its longest chain. Draw a line of 6 carbons.

Number the carbons in the main chain. Add an ethyl group to carbon 3 and methyl groups to carbons 2 and 3.

Each carbon must have 4 bonds. Add hydrogens to the carbons as needed to fill their valencies.

Final Answer:

     CH3       CH3
      |         |
CH3-CH-C-CH2-CH2-CH3
      |
      CH2
      |
      CH3