The name of the compound is-

Options

A. Bicyclo [2.2.2] octane
B. Bicyclo [3.2.1] octane
C. Bicyclo [4.1.1] octane
D. Bicyclo [4.2.0] octane

Answer

D

Explanation

Compounds of this type are named systematically by attaching the prefix ‘bicyclo’ to the name of the open chain hydrocarbon with the same total number of carbon atoms in the ring. The size of the two rings is specified by the number of carbon atoms in each of the three linkage which connect the two atoms at the ring junctions.