A Student Gave a Molecule the Following Name: 2-Methyl-4-T-Butylpentane

question 72

Multiple Choice

A student gave a molecule the following name: 2-methyl-4-t-butylpentane
However,the teacher pointed out that,although the molecule could be correctly drawn from this name,the name violates the IUPAC rules.What is the correct (IUPAC) name of the molecule?

• A)2-t-butyl-4-methylpentane
• B)2,2,3,5-tetramethylhexane
• C)2,4,5,5-tetramethylhexane
• D)1-sec-butyl-1,2,2-trimethylpentane
• E)none of these

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Definitions:

Valence Bond Theory

A theory that explains how electrons are shared between atoms to form chemical bonds, focusing on the concept of hybridization of atomic orbitals.

Orbitals

Mathematical functions describing the regions around an atom where electrons are most likely to be found.

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative electric charge, found in all atoms, responsible for chemical bonding and carrying electric current in conductors.

P Orbitals

P orbitals refer to the dumbbell-shaped orbitals in an atom, oriented orthogonally across three dimensions, and are capable of holding up to six electrons in three pairs.