How many carbon atoms does Isobutyl chloride have in its parent carbon chain?
A
5
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B
2
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C
4
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D
3
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Solution
The correct option is D 3 The IUPAC name of Isobutyl chloride is 1-Chloro-2-methylpropane, which means the parent chain consists of 3 carbon atoms with an alkyl group at C-2 and a halogen at C-1.