Question: Naming a branched alkane Step 2 . Identify and name the branches on the longest continuous chain. Names of branches ( alkyl groups ) are

Naming a branched alkane
Step 2. Identify and name the branches on the longest continuous chain.
Names of branches (alkyl groups) are derived from the name of the alkane with the same number of carbons by replacing the suffix "ane" with "yl." e.g.,-CH2-CH2-CH3 is propane - ane +yl= propyl
When multiple branches are present they are named in alphabetical order (e.g. butylmethyl, not methylbutyl).
The name for this branch is
 Naming a branched alkane Step 2. Identify and name the branches

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