Chapter 4: Q.42. (page 128)
Question: Give the IUPAC name for each compound.
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- 4-isopropylheptane
- 3-ethyl-3-methylpentane
- 4,4-diethyl-5-methyloctane
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Question: a. Which compounds (B–F) are identical to A? b. Which compounds (B–F) represent an isomer of A?

Question: The eclipsed conformation of is role="math" localid="1648620042367" less stable than the staggered conformation. How much is the H, Cl eclipsing interaction worth in destabilization?
Question: For each compound drawn below:
a. Draw representations for the cis and trans isomers using a hexagon for the six membered ring, and wedges and dashed wedges for substituents.
b. Draw the two possible chair conformations for the cis isomer. Which conformation, if either, is more stable?
c. Draw the two possible chair conformations for the trans isomer. Which conformation, if either, is more stable?
d. Which isomer, cis or trans, is more stable and why?

Question: Cyclopropane and cyclobutane have similar strain energy despite the fact that the C-C-C bond angles of cyclopropane are much smaller than those of cyclobutane. Suggest an explanation for this observation, considering all sources of strain discussed in Chapter 4.
Question: Classify each pair of compounds as constitutional isomers or identical molecules.
a.

b.

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