Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name of given organic compound (X)? [figure]
- 4-Bromo-3-methylbut-2-ene
- 1-Bromo-2-methylbut-2-ene
- 3-Bromo-3-methylprop-2-ene
- 2-Bromo-2-methylbut-2-ene
Answer
(2) 1-Bromo-2-methylbut-2-ene
Solution
(X) is CH3-CH=C(CH3)-CH2Br.
Longest chain containing the double bond = 4 C but-2-ene (C=C gets locant 2 from either end).
Numbering from the CH2Br end: Br at C-1, CH3 at C-2 locants 1, 2
Numbering from the other end: CH3 at C-3, Br at C-4 locants 3, 4
Lowest set 1, 2; prefixes in alphabetical order (bromo before methyl):
1-Bromo-2-methylbut-2-ene
Answer: (2)