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The **IUPAC name** of (CH₃)₃C-Br (tert-butyl bromide) is:Read the answer and worked solution →

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The **IUPAC name** of (CH₃)₃C-Br (tert-butyl bromide) is:

  1. 2-Bromo-2-methylpropane
  2. 1-Bromobutane
  3. 2-Methyl-1-bromopropane
  4. tert-Butyl bromide (IUPAC-recognised)
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Correct answer: A. 2-Bromo-2-methylpropane

**Parent chain:** propane (3 C) methyl on C2; Br on C2. Hence 2-bromo-2-methylpropane. (Common name 'tert-butyl bromide' is not preferred IUPAC.)

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