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The `IUPAC` name of neopentane is

A

(1) `2`-methylbutane

B

(2) `2`-methylpropane

C

(3) `2`-ethylpropane

D

(4) `2,2`-dimethylpropane

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The correct Answer is:
D
Prefix neo indicates the presence of a quaternary `C` atom:
`CH_(3)overset(2)-underset(.^(3)CH_(3))underset(|)overset(.^(1)CH_(3))overset(|)(C)-CH_(3)`
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    A
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    B
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    C
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    D
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    A
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    C
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    D
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    A
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    B
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    C
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    D
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