What is the IUPAC name of the following compound?
A) 1,1-dipropylcyclohexane
B) 1-isopropyl-1-propylcyclohexane
C) isopropylpropylcyclohexane
D) none of these

Question

What is the IUPAC name of the following compound? 
A) 1,1-dipropylcyclohexane 
B) 1-isopropyl-1-propylcyclohexane 
C) isopropylpropylcyclohexane 
D) none of these

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The compound has a cyclohexane ring with two substituents - one propyl group and one isopropyl group. According to IUPAC naming rules, the prefixes for alkyl groups are arranged alphabetically, and the chain with the larger number of substituents is given the lowest possible number. Therefore, the correct name for this compound is 1-isopropyl-1-propylcyclohexane.

What Is the IUPAC Name of the Following Compound