MCQ
$IUPAC$ name of the compound $C{H_3} - C{H_2} - C{H_2}- C{(C{H_3})_2}  - C{H_3}$
  • A
    $1, 1-$ dimethyl pentane
  • $2, 2-$ dimethyl pentane
  • C
    $1, 2-$ dimethyl pentane
  • D
    None of these

Answer

Correct option: B.
$2, 2-$ dimethyl pentane
b
Choose the longest chain.

Designate the location of each substituent group by appropriate number and name.

Hence, the IUPAC name of the compound is $2,2$-dimethyl pentane.

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