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Question

Consider the following compound:

Chemical structure of 1-iodo-2,2-dimethylpropane, a primary alkyl halide.

Write an IUPAC name for this compound and classify this compound as a primary, secondary, or tertiary alkyl halide. Additionally, write a common name (if possible).

Accepted Answer

IUPAC Name: 1-iodo-2,2-dimethylpropane
Common Name: Neopentyl iodide
Primary alkyl halide

Answer

IUPAC Name: 1-iodo-2,2-dimethylpropane
Common Name: tert-pentyl iodide
Tertiary alkyl halide

Answer

IUPAC Name: 2-iodo-1,1-dimethylpropane
Common Name: Neopentyl iodide
Secondary alkyl halide

Answer

IUPAC Name: 2-iodo-1,1-dimethylpropane
Common Name: tert-pentyl iodide
Tertiary alkyl halide

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Consider the following compound:
Write an IUPAC name for this compound and classify this compound as a primary, secondary, or tertiary alkyl halide. Additionally, write a common name (if possible).