Write the structures of the following organic halogen compounds.

Question

Write the structures of the following organic halogen compounds. 2-Chloro-3-methylpentane

Philoid · Accepted Answer

Explanation:

1. Write the longest chain first i.e. in this case it is ‘pentane’ consisting of 5 carbons.

2. Now, place the substituents at their respective place. For eg. Chlorine(Cl) at second carbon and methyl(CH₃) at third carbon.