MCQ
The IUPAC name of the compound CH3​−CH(CH3​)−CH2​−CH2​Cl is:
  • A
    1-chloro-3-methylbutane
  • B
    2-methyl-4-chlorobutane
  • C
    2-methyl-1-chlorobutane
  • D
    1-chloropentane

Answer

  1. 1-chloro-3-methylbutane

Explanation:

IUPAC name of given compound is 1-Chloro-3-methylbutane. The parent chain has 4 carbon atoms with a chlorine atom as the substituent at C-1 & methyl group as the substituent at C-3 (chlorine is given preference over methyl).

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