The IUPAC name of neopentane is

• Basic Organic

The IUPAC name of neopentane is

1. 2 – methylpropane
2. 2, 2 – dimethylpropane
3. 2 – methylbutane
4. 2, 2 – dimethylbutane

Answer

Neopentane has 5 carbon atoms in total. 4 Carbon atoms are attached to 1 atom. Thus, the longest chain has 3 C atoms, where second atom has 2 methyl groups.

The correct option is B.