Question

The IUPAC name for isobutyl chloride is

Answer 1

Structure of isobutyl chloride

IUPAC of isobutyl chloride

• Determination of Root Word

Select the continuous chain with the maximum number of carbon atoms

Here the chain is having 3 carbon atoms, hence root word will be “prop”.

• Determination of names and positions of Locants

There is one substituent (methyl groups) at the second position.

• Determination of prefix

There is one prefix that is chlorine at the first position. The prefix is put before the root word while naming a particular compound.

Hence, the IUPAC name of isobutyl chloride is $\text{1-chloro-2-methylpropane}$.