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Offline nameless74

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Listed below are the condensed structural formulas or names of the nine isomers of heptane, C7H16. Write the formula and name for each.

a. CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2CH  -  heptane   formula- ?

         CH3    CH
         |        |   
b. CH3CHCH2CHCH3

        CH3 CH3
         |    |
c. CH3C--CHCH3
         |
         CH3

               CH3
               |
d.  CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH3


         CH3
         |
e. CH3CCH2CH2CH3
         |
         CH3


f. 2-methylhexane
g. 3-ethylpentane

can anyone help me with the formula and the naming..

Offline JGK

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Check out Floreaa's post (second in thread) here http://www.chemicalforums.com/index.php?topic=34589.0 it should provide you with help to answer the question yourself.
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