Give IUPAC name of the following compound : CH≡C−C(CH3)3
A
3,3- dimethylpropyne
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B
3,3-dimethylbutyne
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C
2,2-dimethylbut-3-yne
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is B 3,3-dimethylbutyne C1H≡C2−C3(CH3)2−C4H3
The numbering of the compound starts from the triple bond carbon, as alkynes are given higher priority in the order of priority of functional groups when compared to alkanes or single bonds, and methyl substituents. IUPAC name: 3,3 - dimethylbutyne.