What is the IUPAC name of the following compound?
A)1-aminobicyclo[2.2.2]octane
B)2-aminobicyclo[2.2.2]octane
C)4-aminobicyclo[2.2.2]octane
D)2-aminobicyclo[6.4.4]octane

Question

What is the IUPAC name of the following compound? 
A)1-aminobicyclo[2.2.2]octane 
B)2-aminobicyclo[2.2.2]octane 
C)4-aminobicyclo[2.2.2]octane 
D)2-aminobicyclo[6.4.4]octane

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The bicyclic compound contains 3 carbon atoms in each of the rings, and one carbon atom in the bridge. Thus, the correct name starts with bicyclo[2.2.2]. The amine group is located on the second carbon atom of the first ring, which is equivalent to the fourth carbon atom of the whole compound. Therefore, the correct name is 2-aminobicyclo[2.2.2]octane.

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