The name of the compound CH3C(CH3)CH2CH2CH3

A. 2 – methyl butane
B. 2,2 – dimethyl butane
C. 2 – methyl pentane
D. 2,2 – dimethyl pentane

Correct Answer:

Option D = 2,2 – dimethyl pentane

Explanation

– The longest chain has five carbon atoms i.e PENT

– with two methyl attached to the second carbon atom