Q37 / 150 · MHT CET 2011 · Chemistry

The IUPAC name of the compound Figure

  • A
    1-bromo-1-chloro-4, 4 '-bicyclobutane
  • B
    4 -(4'-chlorocyclobutyl)-1-bromocyclobutane
  • Correct answer
    C
    3 -bromo- 3 '-chloro-1, 1 '-bicyclobutane
  • D
    4-(4'-bromocyclobutyl)-1-chlorocyclo butane

Solution

Figure
Br gets preference over Cl. Hence, its IUPAC name is 3 -bromo-3'-chloro-1, 1 '-bicyclobutane.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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