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What is the IUPAC name of CH3CH(CH<sub>3</sub>)CH<sub>2</sub>CH<sub>3</sub>?

Answer: 2-methylbutane.

  • A 2-methylbutane
  • B Pentane
  • C 2-ethylpropane
  • D 3-methylbutane

Correct answer: A. 2-methylbutane

Explanation: The longest chain contains four carbons with a methyl substituent at carbon 2.

cis isomerClHClHsame side(Cl groups together)trans isomerClHHClopposite sides(Cl groups apart)

Geometric (cis-trans) isomers of 1,2-dichloroethene differ only in the relative arrangement of groups across the rigid C=C double bond.

Concept context

General Organic Chemistry covers the rules behind all organic reactions. Covers inductive effect, resonance, hyperconjugation, types of reactions (substitution, addition, elimination), and isomerism including optical and geometric forms.

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