Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Structure and Stereochemistry of Alkanes - Problems - Page 94: Problem 3-4 b

Answer

The IUPAC name of the compound is 2,2-Dimethylpropane

Work Step by Step

Look for the longest chain in the compound and number it. This is the parent chain. Assign locants/numbers to the substituents to indicate their point of attachment to the main chain. In this case, the longest chain has 3 carbon atoms and 2 methyl groups are attached to the second carbon which are indicated by the prefix di- in 2,2-Dimethylpropane
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