Questions: Identify and name the parent in each of the following compounds:

Transcript text: Identify and name the parent in each of the following compounds:

Solution

Step 1: Identify the Longest Carbon Chain

To determine the parent name of the compound, first identify the longest continuous chain of carbon atoms in the structure.

Step 2: Count the Number of Carbon Atoms

Count the number of carbon atoms in the longest chain. In this structure, the longest chain has 8 carbon atoms.

Step 3: Determine the Parent Name

Based on the number of carbon atoms, the parent name is derived from the corresponding alkane. For 8 carbon atoms, the parent name is "octane."

The parent name of the compound is octane.

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