AIPMT Prelims 2006 Chemistry Nomenclature MCQ Question with Solution

The IUPAC name of the given compound is:

A

3,⁴⁻dimethylpentanoyl chloride

B

$¹⁻chloro^{-1}-oxo^{-2},³⁻dimethylpentane$

C

$²⁻ethyl^{-3}-methylbutanoyl chloride$

D

2,³⁻dimethylpentanoyl chloride

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The compound shown is a derivative of pentanoic acid with two methyl groups at positions 3 and 4, and a chloride group replacing the hydroxyl group.

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