MCQ
The IUPAC name for tertiary butyl iodide is:
  • A
    4-iodobutane
  • B
    2-iodobutane
  • C
    1-iodo-3-methylpropane
  • D
    2-iodo-2-methylpropane

Answer

  1. 2-iodo-2-methylpropane

Explanation:

There are certain steps that we follow during IUPAC nomenclature such as:

Step 1: Find and name the longest continuous carbon chain.

Step 2: Identify and name groups attached to this chain.

Step 3: Do the numbering.

Step 4: Designate the location of each substituent group by an appropriate number and name.

Step 5: Assemble the name, listing groups in alphabetical order using the full name.

So, here in this case the longest continuous chain is of 3 C so the base name would be propane.

There is a methyl group and Iodine group present at C−2 position so the substituent naming would be according to alphabetical order as; 2−Iodo−2−Methyl.

Therefore, The IUPAC name of a compound is 2−iodo−2−methylpropane.

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