Which is IUPAC name of ( CH _3)_4 C ?

MHT CET 2024 Chemistry question

Which is IUPAC name of ?

(A)Neopentane
(B)2 - Methylbutane
(C)2- Methylpropane
(D)2,2 - DimethylpropaneCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

has a central carbon bonded to four methyl groups. The longest continuous chain has 3 carbons (propane: ), and the central carbon (C-2) carries two methyl substituents, so the IUPAC

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