Question

What is the IUPAC name of CH3 CH2 COCH2 CHCICH2 CH(CH2CH3) CH2CH3 ?

Note: The CI are Carbon and Iodine, not Chlorine

Answer 1

Answer:

2-methylpentane

Using the lowest locant rule, the branched methyl group is present at the carbon numbered 2

3-methylhexane

The maximum number of carbon chain in this case is equal to 6 which is possible if the methyl group is considered to be branched