Question

Write bond line formula for

(CH3)3 CH​

Answer 1

Explanation:

First will try to write down expanded formula of given compound i e. (CH3)3CHCH2CH(CH3)3 IS

(P.S - There we're two extra hydrogen on 2 corner carbon atoms, I removed that as it's not satisfying the both carbon valencies.)

As per rules of IUPAC System, we'll name above corrected compound.

Longest continuous carbon chain- 5 carbon chain / root word :- Pent

Parent Alkane :- Pentane ( no double/triple bonds)

Functional grp:- No

Substitutents:- 4 methyl grp( which do not comes in longest carbon chain; 2 on 2nd and 2 on 4th carbon atom respectively)

IUPAC Name :- 2,2,4,4-Tetramethylpentane