Question

2,2,3,3,-tetramethylbutane

How do I write this in the whatchamacallit format? Here, I'll post an example in the comments in a sec.

Answer 1

This thing isn't even working right. I'll just link an example. Here:

http://masterorganicchemistry.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/tetris-31.jpg

Answer 2

draw the longest chain then draw the branches

Answer 3

Well yes but I dont know what part is chain and which is branch.

Answer 4

the branch is first, then the longest chain is the base

2,2,3,3,-tetramethyl butane
branches longest chain

Answer 5

^ I approve his response