What is the accurate IUPAC name of the alkyl halide commonly known as neopentyl bromide? — Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Chemistry Question

💡 Solution & Explanation

The longest carbon chain in the neopentyl group contains 3 carbon atoms (propane). The numbering starts from the carbon bearing the bromine atom. There are two methyl groups on the second carbon, giving 1-Bromo-2,2-dimethylpropane.