What is the IUPAC name of the compound below?
A) 2-isopropyl-2,3-dimethylpentane
B) 2-sec-butyl-2-isopropylpropane
C) 2,3,3,4-tetramethylhexane
D) none of these

Question

What is the IUPAC name of the compound below? 
A) 2-isopropyl-2,3-dimethylpentane 
B) 2-sec-butyl-2-isopropylpropane 
C) 2,3,3,4-tetramethylhexane 
D) none of these

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The longest chain contains six carbons, so the parent name is hexane. There are four substituents, all of which are methyl groups. They are located at carbons 2, 3, 3, and 4, respectively, so the name is 2,3,3,4-tetramethylhexane.

What Is the IUPAC Name of the Compound Below