Ncert Exercises & Solutions

Write down the structure and IUPAC name for neo-pentylbromide.

The structure of neo-pentylbromide is

$C H_{3}$
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$H_{3} C — C — C H_{2} B r$
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$C H_{3}$

IUPAC name => l-bromo -2,2-dimethylpropane

Common name $\Rightarrow$ neo-pentylbromide