An alkane with molecular formula $C_{5} H_{12}$ forms only one monochloro product when heated with $C l_{2} .$ The $I U P A C$ name of this compound is:

1,1-dimethyl propane

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

1,2-dimethyl propane

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

2,2-dimethyl propane

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

none of the above

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is D 2,2-dimethyl propane
The IUPAC name of the alkane is 2,2-dimethyl propane.
In this compound, all the hydrogen atoms are identical.
Hence, on monochlorination, only one product will be obtained.
On monochlorination, it forms 1-chloro-2,2-dimethylpropane.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

When 3, 3-dimethyl-2-butanol is heated with $H_{2} S O_{4}$ the major product obtained is

C_{6} H_{14}

C_{6} H_{13} C l

The IUPAC name of the given compound is 2, 4- dimethyl pentane.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program