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Question: IUPAC name of $(CH_3)_3C - CH_2 - CHI - CH_3$ is ___....

IUPAC name of (CH3)3C−CH2−CHI−CH3(CH_3)_3C - CH_2 - CHI - CH_3 is ___.

A

2-Iodo-4, 4-dimethylbutane

B

4-Iodo-2, 2-dimethylpentane

C

2-Iodo-4, 4-dimethylpentane

D

3-Iodo-4, 4-dimethylpentane

Answer

4-Iodo-2,2-dimethylpentane

Explanation

Solution

To determine the IUPAC name:

  1. Identify the Longest Chain: The longest continuous carbon chain including the substituents is a 5-carbon chain (pentane).

  2. Numbering: Number the chain to give the lowest possible numbers to the substituents. In this case, numbering from right to left gives the iodine at position 4 and two methyl groups at position 2.

  3. Name: Therefore, the IUPAC name is 4-Iodo-2,2-dimethylpentane.