Question

the iupac name of the compound with molecular formula (ch3)3c-ch3 is​

Answer 1

Answer:

my answer is 2,2dimethylpropane

Answer 2

Answer:- 2,2-dimethylpropane

Explanation:

Given compound is

$(CH_3)3C-CH_3$

or can be written as

$(CH_3)3 - C - CH3$

or

$CH_3 - C(CH_3)2-CH_3$

The structure of the following compound is attached with answer

• The compound has three carbons in long-chain.
• Numbering can be taken from any side as the branching is at 2nd carbon from both side.
• There are two methyl group attached at 2nd carbon.
• It is saturated compound i.e, Alkane
• There is no additional functional group

So the compound IUPAC name will be

2,2-dimethylpropane