Which of the following is the IUPAC name for the following compound?
A) isobutyl mercaptan
B) sec-butyl mercaptan
C) 2-methyl-1-propanthiol
D) 2-methyl-1-propanethiol

Question

Which of the following is the IUPAC name for the following compound? 
A) isobutyl mercaptan 
B) sec-butyl mercaptan 
C) 2-methyl-1-propanthiol 
D) 2-methyl-1-propanethiol

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct IUPAC name for this compound is 2-methyl-1-propanethiol, which follows the rules for naming alkanethiols. A is not correct because there is no isobutyl group present, and B is not correct because the butyl group is not attached to a primary carbon. C is close, but the name should end in "-thiol" rather than "-propanthiol".

Which of the Following Is the IUPAC Name for the Following