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The IUPAC name for

Chemistry
JAMB 1981

The IUPAC name for

  • A. 1-methlpentane
  • B. 3-methylbutane
  • C. 2-methylbutane
  • D. 1-dimethylpropane
  • E. 2-methylpentane
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

Firstly, identify the parent name. Since the longest C-C chain is 4, the parent name is Butane.

Secondly, identify the substituent, i.e the other functional group attached to any of the c-c longest chain. We have a methyl group ( CH\(_3\) on C-2, hence the name, 2 - methyl

Thirdly, join the two names together i.e 2-methyl butane. 


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