Some Basic Principles Of Organic Chemistry Question 247
Question: What is the systematic IUPAC name of the following compound?
Options:
A) 1-Methy1 bicyclo [3, 2, 1] octane
B) 6-Methy1 bicyclo [3, 2, 1] octane
C) 8-Methy1 bicyclo [3, 2, 1] octane
D) 8-Methy1 tricyclo [3, 2, 1] octane
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
In bicyclic compounds, numbering starts from bridgehead carbon.
Numbering cycle is completed via larger ring to smaller ring ending at bridging carbon.
