IUPAC name of (CH3)3.C.CH2
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The right most C has only three bonds; it needs another one to be a viable compound.
To determine the IUPAC name of the compound, (CH3)3.C.CH2, we need to break down the structure and assign appropriate names to each individual group.
The compound can be broken down into two parts:
1. (CH3)3.C
2. CH2
Let's start by naming each part separately:
1. (CH3)3.C:
This part consists of a carbon atom (C) bonded to three methyl groups (CH3). In organic chemistry, this group is called trimethylcarbocation.
To name it according to IUPAC rules, we use the prefix "trimethyl" to describe the three methyl groups and the suffix "-ium" to indicate that it is a positively charged cation. Therefore, the correct name for (CH3)3.C is trimethylcarbocation.
2. CH2:
This part consists of a single carbon atom (C) bonded to two hydrogen atoms (H). It is called methyl, as there is only one methyl group present.
Now, let's put the names together:
Since (CH3)3.C is a carbocation, it will be considered as the parent chain. The methyl group, CH2, will be considered as a substituent.
Therefore, the IUPAC name for (CH3)3.C.CH2 is trimethylcarbocationmethyl.
It's important to note that this name assumes that the carbon atom is positively charged (carbocation). If the carbon atom is neutral, then the IUPAC name would be different.