What is the IUPAC name for the following molecule?
A) 2-bromo-4-isopropyl-3-methylbutane
B) 2-bromo-3,5-dimethylhexane
C) 3,5-dimethyl-2-bromohexane
D) 2-bromo-3-methyl-4-propylbutane
E) 2-bromo-5,5,3-trimethylpentane

Question

What is the IUPAC name for the following molecule? 
A) 2-bromo-4-isopropyl-3-methylbutane 
B) 2-bromo-3,5-dimethylhexane 
C) 3,5-dimethyl-2-bromohexane 
D) 2-bromo-3-methyl-4-propylbutane 
E) 2-bromo-5,5,3-trimethylpentane

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The longest carbon chain in the molecule is 6 carbons, making it a hexane. There is a bromine atom attached to the 2nd carbon atom of the chain, giving the prefix "2-bromo-". There are two methyl groups attached to the 3rd and 5th carbon atoms of the chain, giving the suffix "-3,5-dimethyl-". Therefore, the correct IUPAC name is 2-bromo-3,5-dimethylhexane.

What Is the IUPAC Name for the Following Molecule