Chemistry-IUPAC Nomenclature
NEET Chemistry IUPAC Nomenclature MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 11
What is the correct IUPAC name for the compound with the molecular structure: CH3-CH(CH3)-CH2-CH(CH3)-CH3?
A
2,4-Dimethylpentane
B
3,4-Dimethylpentane
C
2,3-Dimethylpentane
D
2-Methylhexane
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The longest carbon chain in the compound has five carbon atoms, making it a pentane. The methyl groups are attached to the 2nd and 4th carbon atoms of the main chain, thus the correct IUPAC name is 2,4-Dimethylpentane.
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