Chemistry-IUPAC Nomenclature
NEET Chemistry IUPAC Nomenclature MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11
Identify the correct IUPAC name for a compound with the molecular formula C6H14 that has a continuous chain of five carbon atoms with a methyl group attached to the second carbon.
A
2-Methylpentane
B
3-Methylpentane
C
Hexane
D
2,2-Dimethylbutane
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the IUPAC nomenclature, the longest continuous chain containing the maximum number of carbon atoms is selected as the parent chain. Here, the longest chain is pentane, and the methyl group is attached to the second carbon, making the correct name 2-Methylpentane.
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