Skip to content

Menu

Game modes

Account

← Organic Chemistry
GK QUESTION#3256

A cyclohexane ring bears a methyl group and an unbranched propyl group on two ring carbons separated by one intervening ring carbon. Which name corresponds to this structure?

  1. A1-Methyl-2-propylcyclohexane
  2. B1-Methyl-1-propylcyclohexane
  3. C1-Methyl-3-propylcyclohexaneCorrect answer
  4. D1-Methyl-4-propylcyclohexane
Show AnswerHide Answer

Answer

C. 1-Methyl-3-propylcyclohexane

Show ExplanationHide Explanation

Explanation

The source structure is a cyclohexane ring with methyl and unbranched propyl substituents separated by one intervening ring carbon. The lowest locant set is 1,3. With the same set available in either direction, methyl receives 1 by alphabetical order, giving 1-methyl-3-propylcyclohexane.

Sign in to report a question issue

Explore this topic

Which listed process causes browning and flavour development when sugars are heated?What is the general name for deterioration of fats and oils through oxidation or hydrolysis, producing unpleasant flavours…Consider the following statements about usual industrial and food-additive roles. 1. Potassium metabisulphite is used as a food…