A compound with a molecular formula of C6H14 has two tertiary carbons. Its IUPAC name is :
- n-hexane
- 2-methylpentane
- 2,3-dimethylbutane
- 2,2-dimethylbutane
Answer
(3) 2,3-dimethylbutane
Solution
A tertiary carbon is bonded to three other carbon atoms.
n-hexane: none; 2-methylpentane: one (C2); 2,2-dimethylbutane: one quaternary, no tertiary.
2,3-dimethylbutane, (CH3)2CH-CH(CH3)2: C2 and C3 are both tertiary.
Answer: (3)