Q.
The correct name for the following hydrocarbon is
A) Tricycle [4.1.0]heptane
B) Bicyclo [5.2.1] heptane
C) Bicyclo [4.1.0] heptane
D) Bicyclo [4.1.0] hexane
Explanation
(c)
[image:12_image412.emf]
This compound contains 7 carbon atoms, so the corresponding alkane is heptane. Two bridges contain 4 and 1 carbon atom respectively and one bridge does not contain any carbon atom. So the name of the compound is bicyclo (4,1,0) heptane.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.