Chemistry-IUPAC Nomenclature
NEET Chemistry IUPAC Nomenclature MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11
Calculate the number of carbon atoms in the parent chain of the compound with the IUPAC name '3,3-diethyl-2-methylhexane'.
A
6 atoms
B
7 atoms
C
8 atoms
D
9 atoms
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The name '3,3-diethyl-2-methylhexane' indicates a parent chain of 'hexane', which has 6 carbon atoms. The ethyl and methyl groups are substituents.
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