Question: Name each compound depicted in the ball-and-stick models

a.

b.

c.

The atoms can be portrayed in a three-dimensional arrangement according to the model known as the ball-and-stick model. Atoms are illustrated as spheres, and the bonds are indicated as rods in this particular model.

The naming of the parent chain is done in the beginning while naming any compound. Compounds comprising several substituents are named by arranging them in alphabetical order.

a. The structure of the compound can be given as:

Structure of compound a

The cyclic alcohol contains six carbons in the cyclic ring. The hydroxyl group is connected to the first carbon atom, and two methyl groups are connected to the third carbon atom.

Hence the name of the compound is 3,3-dimethylcyclohexanol.

b. The structure of the compound is given as:

Structure of compound b

The structure given above contains three carbon in the longest chain as an alkane in which the methyl group is substituted in the second position. There are two carbons in the shorter chain as an alkoxy group.

Hence, the name of the compound is 1-ethoxy-2-methylpropane.

c. The structure of the given compound is given as:

Structure of compound c

The above structure consists of a cyclopentane ring connected to an epoxide ring on the first carbon and second carbon position. One ethyl group is also connected to one carbon of epoxide.

Hence, the name of the compound is 1,2-epoxy-1-ethyl-cyclopentane.