Given a Newman Projection of a higher alkane, how do you find it's IUPAC name?

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Given a Newman Projection of a higher alkane, how do you find it's IUPAC name?

2006-09-28 09:10:16 · 2 answers · asked by moochavo 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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The nomenclature is IUPAC determined, not Newman projection determined. Newman projections are useful to illustrate stereochemistry at specific points but you still need to follow the rules for naming to arrive at a proper name.

2006-09-30 09:03:04 · answer #1 · answered by Bullwinkle Moose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

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2006-09-28 16:14:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋