JEE Main Chemistry question
CH₃–CH(OC₂H₅)–CH₂–CH₂–CH₃, the IUPAC name is
Answer: (A)
Solution
Numbering the pentane chain to give the lowest locant to the ethoxy substituent (from the methyl end nearer it) gives 2-ethoxypentane.
CH₃–CH(OC₂H₅)–CH₂–CH₂–CH₃, the IUPAC name is
Numbering the pentane chain to give the lowest locant to the ethoxy substituent (from the methyl end nearer it) gives 2-ethoxypentane.