The IUPAC name of the compound CH3-C-CH2-C-CH3

Question

The IUPAC name of the compound \(CH_3-\overset {O\\||}C-CH_2-\overset{CN\\\,|}{\underset {\,\,\,|\\\,\,CH_3}C}-CH_3\)

a. 2–cyano–2–methyl–4–oxopentane

b. 4–cyano–4–methyl–2–pentanone

c. 4–cyano–4–methyl–2–oxopentane

d. 2,2 dimethyl–4–oxo–pentanenitrile

Answer 1

Correct option is d. 2,2 dimethyl–4–oxo–pentanenitrile