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CHM 102 Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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What is the correct name for the compound with two methyl groups attached to the same carbon of a butane chain at position 2?
Options
A 2,2-Dimethylbutane
Correct Answer
B 2-Methylbutane
C 2,3-Dimethylbutane
D Neohexane
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A six-carbon chain with two methyl groups on carbon 2 is 2,2-dimethylbutane.

Hint

Two methyls on the same carbon.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 793 of 1999
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