Which of the following represents the correct IUPAC name for the compounds concerned?
a) 2-Chloro-4-methyl pentane
b) 4-Chloro-2-methyl pentane

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Solution

The correct IUPAC name is 2-Chloro-4-methylpentane as $C l$ gets preference over methyl group so it should get lower locant.

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