Select the correct name for the following compound.
A)2-isopropyl-2,3,4-trimethylbutane
B)2-isopropyl-2,3-dimethylpentane
C)2,3,3,4-tetramethylhexane
D)1,1,2,2,3-pentamethylpentane
E)None of these choices are correct.

Question

Select the correct name for the following compound. 
A)2-isopropyl-2,3,4-trimethylbutane 
B)2-isopropyl-2,3-dimethylpentane 
C)2,3,3,4-tetramethylhexane 
D)1,1,2,2,3-pentamethylpentane 
E)None of these choices are correct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The compound has four methyl groups attached to two adjacent carbon atoms, indicating a tetramethylhexane. The substituents on the hexane are located at positions 2, 3, 3, and 4, indicating 2,3,3,4-tetramethylhexane.

Select the Correct Name for the Following Compound