MCQ
The $\text{IUPAC}$ name of the compound $\mathrm{CH}_3-\mathrm{CH}\left(\mathrm{CH}_3\right)-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{Cl}$ is:
  • $1-$chloro$-3-$methylbutane
  • B
    $2-$methyl$-4-$chlorobutane
  • C
    $2-$methyl$-1-$chlorobutane
  • D
    $1-$chloropentane

Answer

Correct option: A.
$1-$chloro$-3-$methylbutane
$\text{IUPAC}$ 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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