What is the correct IUPAC name of the following compound?

Bicyclo-octane

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Tricyclo-octane

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Bicyclo[3.2.1]octane

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Bicyclo[1.2.3]octane

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Solution

The correct option is C Bicyclo[3.2.1]octane
It is a bicyclic compound. Number of carbons on the two sides of the bridge are denoted in descending order in parenthesis, followed by number of carbons in the bridge.
We can see that there are 3 carbon atoms in one chain, 2 in other and 1 in the middle of the bridge atoms.
So, the IUPAC name is bicyclo[3.2.1]octane.

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