AIPMT PRELIMS2005Chemistry-Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques

AIPMT PRELIMS 2005 Chemistry Nomenclature MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Names of some compounds are given. Which one is not correct in IUPAC system?

A

CH3CHCH2CH3(3methyl2butanol)CH₃ - CH - CH₂ - CH₃ (³⁻methyl^{-2} butanol)

B

CH₃ - C ≡ C - CH(CH₃)₂

C

CH₃ - CH₂ - C ≡ C - CH₃

D

CH₃ - CH₂ - CH₂ - CH₃

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The correct IUPAC name for the compound is²⁻methyl3l^{-3}-butanol, not³⁻methyl2l^{-2} butanol.

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