Question

What is the IUPAC name of the compound?

Options

• 1, 1  dimethyl – 1 – cyclopentyl methane

• 2 – cyclopentyl propane

• 1 – (1 – methyl) ethyl cyclopentane

• Cumene

Answer 1

1 – (1 – methyl) ethyl cyclopentane

Explanation:

There are more C-atoms in the cyclic portion than in the acyclic portion. As a result, it is a cyclopentane derivative.