What are the rules for naming alkanes such as 1,2methylhexane?

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What are the rules for naming alkanes such as 1,2methylhexane?

2007-11-07 05:44:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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The first thing you need to know is that there is no such thing as 1,2 methylhexane. Maybe you mean 2-methylhexane.

2007-11-07 05:52:21 · answer #1 · answered by xox_bass_player_xox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

One of the rules is to find the longest chain of carbon atoms in the molecule. For example, if you draw 1,2-dimethylhexane, you will find that it is actually 3-methylheptane.

2007-11-07 05:54:00 · answer #2 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋