Q.
IUPAC name of the following cycloalkane is
A) 8-methyl bicyclo [4,3,0] nonane
B) 1-methyl bicyclo [4,3,0] nonane
C) 3-methyl bicyclo [4,3,0] nonane
D) 4-methyl bicyclo [4,3,0] nonane
Explanation
(a)
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Longest system : 1,2,3,4,5,6
Next longest system : 6,7,8,1
Shortest system : 1,6
The IUPAC name of compound is
8-methyl bicyclo [4,3,0] nonane
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.