Question

Write the structural formula for the following IUPAC names:

1-Bromopropane.

Answer 1

(1) In 1-bromopropane, propane is parent alkane stands for 3 carbon atoms and number the carbon atoms in a chain as 1, 2, 3…….

(2) Bromo (Halo) is the prefix and the number assigned for prefix (bromo) is 1, show the bromine atom at C₁.

(3) Now satisfy the valencies of each carbon atom