IUPAC name of neo-pentane is

2-ethylpentane

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2,2-dimethylpentane

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2,2-dimethylpropane

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2-methylpropane

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Solution

The correct option is C 2,2-dimethylpropane
Structure of neo-pentane is as shown in the figure and its IUPAC name is 2,2-dimethylpropane.

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