What is the IUPAC name of this compound?
A)2,2-dimethylpentane
B)2,4-dimethylpentane
C)heptane
D)2-methylhexane
E)1,1,3-trimethylbutane

Question

What is the IUPAC name of this compound? 
A)2,2-dimethylpentane 
B)2,4-dimethylpentane 
C)heptane 
D)2-methylhexane 
E)1,1,3-trimethylbutane

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The compound has a straight chain of 5 carbons with two methyl groups on the second and fourth carbon. The longest continuous carbon chain is 5, making the parent chain pentane. The two methyl groups are located on the 2nd and 4th carbon, making the name 2,4-dimethylpentane.

What Is the IUPAC Name of This Compound