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Which of the following represent the correct IUPAC name for the compound concerned? - Chemistry

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Question

Which of the following represent the correct IUPAC name for the compound concerned?

Options

  • 2-Chloro-4-methylpentane

  • 4-Chloro-2-methylpentane 

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Solution

2-Chloro-4-methylpentane

Explanation:

If the substituents are present in the equivalent position of the parent chain, then the lower number is given to the one that comes first in the name according to the alphabetical order. Hence, the correct IUPAC name of the given compound is 2-chloro-4-methylpentane.

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Chapter 12: Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques - EXERCISES [Page 370]

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NCERT Chemistry - Part 1 and 2 [English] Class 11
Chapter 12 Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques
EXERCISES | Q 12.5 - (c) | Page 370
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