The IUPAC name of the following compound is:CH₃-CH₂-C(Cl)(CH₃)-CH₂-CH₃
Correct answer: D. 3-chloro-3-methylpentane
- A. Hexylchloride
- B. 3-chloromethylhexane
- C. 3-chloro-3-ethylbutane
- D. 3-chloro-3-methylpentane
Explanation
The longest chain is 5 carbons (pentane), and the substituents are at the 3rd carbon.
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