The IUPAC name of the following compound is

3 - Methylbutane

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Methylbutane

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2 - Methylbutane

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2 - Ethylpropane

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Solution

The correct option is C 2 - Methylbutane
According to the IUPAC nomenclature-

Select the longest chain= Parent chain

The longest chain consists of 4 carbons atoms.

The numbering should be done in such a way that lowest number is given to the branch.

When we start numbering from left to right then the methyl substituent is present at the second carbon.

Therefore, the IUPAC name of the given compound is 2-Methylbutane.

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