IUPAC name of (CH3)3CCl is:

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IUPAC name of (CH₃)₃CCl is:

1-butylchloride

3-chlorobutane

2-chloro-2-methylpropane

2-butylchloride

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→ Given compound: (CH₃)₃CCl.
Structure :

Longest carbon chain = 3.
→ Hence, the compound belongs to propane family. Since, there are no double bonds.
→ Hence, the IUPAC name of the given compound is 2-chloro-2-methylpropane.
→ Therefore, "the correct answer is option C."

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