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Fundamental Principles of Organic Chemistry Nomenclature of Alkyl Groups

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The IUPAC name of the neopentyl group is:

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Correct Answer: B) 2,2-Dimethylpropyl

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The neopentyl group has the structure (CH₃)₃C–CH₂–, whose IUPAC substituent name is 2,2-dimethylpropyl.

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