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

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The compound has a thiol group (-SH) attached to the second carbon of a butane chain, making it 2-butanethiol. A and B are incorrect since they refer to branched chains, while D refers to a thiol attached to the first carbon of a propane chain.

Which of the Following Is the IUPAC Name for the Following