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The IUPAC name of tert-butyl chloride is...

The `IUPAC` name of tert-butyl chloride is

A

(1) `4`-chlorobutane

B

(2) `2`-chlorobutane

C

(3) `1`-chloro-`3`-methylpropane

D

(4) `2`-chloro-`2`-methylpropane

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The correct Answer is:
D
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.
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  • The IUPAC name of tertiary butyl chloride is :

    A
    2-chloro-2-methylpropane
    B
    3-chlorobutane
    C
    4-chlorobutane
    D
    1,2-chloro-3-methylpropane

  • The IUPAC name of tertiary butyl chloride is

    A
    4-chlorobutane
    B
    2-chlorobutane
    C
    1-chloro-3-methylpropane
    D
    2-chloro-2-methylpropane

  • IUPAC name of t-butyl alochol is

    A
    2-methylpropan-1-ol
    B
    2-methylbutan-1-ol
    C
    2-methylpropan-2-ol
    D
    1-methylpropan-2-ol

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