The correct IUPAC name of the compound with molecular formula, (CH3)3C

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Chemistry Foundation

Nomenclature of Organic Compounds

Question

The correct IUPAC name of the compound with molecular formula, (CH₃)₃C – CH₃ is.

Pentane

1, 1, 1-Trimethylethane

2, 2-Dimethylpropane

Neopentane

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I.U.P.A.C Name of this chemical Compound will be-

Select longest chain with selecting functional Group ard substituting Group.

Here No functional Group this is Alkane.

So;-

Common name-Neopentane (Having Neo Group and total 5-carbon)

IUPAC name - 2, 2-Dimethyl propane total 5-carbon.

So option (C) will be correct.