Question

The IUPAC name of CH3-CH(C2H5)-CH2-C(CH3)2-CH3 is:

A. 2,2-dimethyl-4-ethylpentane

B. 2,2,4-trimethylhexane

C. 2,3-dimethyl-4-ethylpentane

D. 2,4-dimethyl-2-ethylpentane​

Answer 1

Answer:

option A

Explanation:

CH3-CH-CH2-C-CH3

5 4 3 2 1

12345 sir parent chain and 2 has a brach of dimethl and 4 has a branch ethyl

so compond name is 2,2 dimethyl 4 ethyl pentane