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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Question:

How many carbon atoms does Isobutyl chloride have in its parent carbon chain?

Options:

2

4

5

3

Correct Answer:

3

Explanation:

The IUPAC name of Isobutyl chloride is 1-Chloro-2-methylpropane, which means the parent chain consists of 3 carbon atoms with an alkyl group at C-2 and a halogen at C-1.