Q-14. Which are the correct IUPAC name of the following compound?

(i) 5-(2',2'-DimethyIpropyl)-decane

(ii) 4-Butyl-2,2-dimethylnonane

(iii) 2,2-Dimethyl-4-pentyloctane

(iv) 5-neo-Pentyldecane

 

Ans. (i) and (iv)

Explanation:

Longest chain with 10 carbons, so rootword is “dec”.

At 5th carbon (2,2-dimethylpropyl) substituent is present.

And it is also said to be neo-pentyl.

The IUPAC names : 5-(2,2-dimethylpropyl)decane or 5-neopentyldecane.