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Based on the IUPAC system, tertiary butyl group is named as
ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2021 (24 Aug Shift 1)
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  • A 2-methylpropyl
  • B 2, 2-dimethylethyl
  • C 2-methylbutyl
  • D 1, 3-dimethylbutyl
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The correct answer is: 2-methylpropyl
Tertiary butyl group



Butyl is a four carbon alkyl radical or substituent group with general chemical formula $\mathrm{C}_4 \mathrm{H}_9$ -
If methyl group connects to central carbon then, it is tertiary butyl group.

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