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 is 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 is correct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The compound has a straight chain of 6 carbons with four methyl groups attached, two on the same carbon and two on adjacent carbons. The correct name for this compound is 2,3,3,4-tetramethylhexane. Choice A is incorrect because it has an extra methyl group on the second carbon. Choice B is incorrect because it only has three methyl groups attached. Choice D is incorrect because it has an extra methyl group on the first carbon.

Select the Correct Name for the Following Compound