Question

what is the IUPAC NAME for this (CH3)3CCH2CH2CH3?

Answer 1

Answer:

2,2-dimethylpentane

Explanation:

Answer 2

THE IUPAC NAME FOR (CH3)3CCH2CH2CH3 IS 2, 2- DIMETHYL PENTANE.

Explanation:

• The IUPAC naming of the hydrocarbons re done with respect to the parent change and the priority of the groups present.
• The parent chain has maximum number of carbons, so the given compound will have 5 carbons in the parent chain.
• The parent chain has 2 substitutes at the 2nd carbon atom, the methyl groups are present as the substituents. It will be named as 2, 2- Dimethyl, di will be written as two same substituents are present.
• The naming of the hydrocarbon will start by writing the position of the substituents then the name of parent chain.
• Parent chain has 5 carbon atoms, and no double bonds are present so it will be pentane.
• Therefore, the IUPAC name will be "2, 2- Dimethyl pentane".