Question

Hi, I'm trying to fix an incorrect IUPAC name of a molecule. It is given as trisecbutylmethane, and I have to draw it out to correct it. Here's the thing: how do I draw incorrect IUPAC name? I can't wrap my mind around it. What I have drawn out is a tertiary carbon with 3 secbutyl groups attached. After finding the longest chain and renaming, I get 4-secbutyl-3,6-dimethylheptane. Does this make sense, or did I draw my molecule wrong?

Thank you for your time.
I tried drawing that out. I see the heptane and 4-secbutyl but not the 3,6 dimethyl. I looks like 3,5 dimethyl to me.
Oh you are right! One of my secbutyls had a different position for its branch. Thanks!
4-sec-butyl-3,5-dimethylheptane.

Sources: It was on my homework.

Related Questions

Why is "4-heptonol" an incorrect IUPAC name? What is the correct name? What would the IUPAC name of the molecule: H2C=C=CH2 be? is 1,2-propene right? What is the IUPAC name for the molecule shown here? H I \ / C=C / \ I H The following names are incorrect. What makes it incorrect and give the correct IUPAC names 1-et...