The IUPAC nomenclature of the structure is
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The IUPAC nomenclature of the structure is
Options
A)
3-chloro-3-methylbutane
B)
2,2,-dichloro-3-methylbutane
C)
3-methylchlorobutane
D)
2-chloro-2-methylbutane
The correct answer is D.
Explanation:
Straight-chain hydrocarbon molecules that contain only singly-bonded carbons are called alkanes.
When naming these molecules, the final syllable in their name is "ane."
- Find and name the longest continuous carbon chain.
- Identify and name groups attached to this chain.
- Number the chain consecutively, starting at the end nearest a substituent group.
- Designate the location of each substituent group by an appropriate number and name.
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