IUPAC name of neopentane:
Correct answer: C. 2,2-Dimethyl propane
- A. 2,2-Dimethyl pentane
- B. 2,3-Dimethyl pentane
- C. 2,2-Dimethyl propane
- D. 2,2-Dimethyl butane
Explanation
2,2-Dimethyl butane is called neohexane not neopentane.
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