The `IUPAC` name of tert-butyl chloride is

Options

A. (1) `4`-chlorobutane
B. (2) `2`-chlorobutane
C. (3) `1`-chloro-`3`-methylpropane
D. (4) `2`-chloro-`2`-methylpropane

Answer

D

Explanation

First we write the structure of the compound using its common name. The prefix tert implies that `Cl` is bonded to `3^(@)C`
`underset("2-chloro-2-methylpropane")overset(1)(CH_(3)-underset(CH_(3))overset(Cl)overset(2|)C-overset(3)(CH_(3))`
Alphabetical listing is followed.