Question

The structure of 3-propylpentane is best described as

A. a three-carbon chain with a five-carbon branch on the fifth carbon in the chain.
B. a three-carbon chain with a three-carbon branch on the third carbon in the chain.
C. a five-carbon ring with a three-carbon branch on the third carbon in the ring.
D. a five-carbon chain with a three-carbon branch on the third carbon in the chain.

Answer 1

@aaronq

Answer 2

3 = position of side group (on main chain)

propyl = side group = 3 carbons

pentane = main chain = 5 carbons

Answer 3

A?

Answer 4

D. a five-carbon chain with a three-carbon branch on the third carbon in the chain.