MCQ
The $\text{IUPAC}$ name of $\left(\mathrm{CH}_3\right)_3 \mathrm{C} . \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{Cl}$ is:
  • A
    $2, 2 -$ Dimethyl $- 4-$chloro butane
  • $1 -$ Chloro $- 3, 3 -$ dimethylbutane
  • C
    $4 -$ Chloro $- 2, 2 -$ dimethylbutane
  • D
    None of these

Answer

Correct option: B.
$1 -$ Chloro $- 3, 3 -$ dimethylbutane
Parent chain consist of $4−$carbonation and it is also saturated. So, butane is parent chain.
On $3^{rd}$ carbon atom two methyl substituent are attached.
So its name is $1−$chloro$−3, 3−$dimethyl butane.

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