MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #4847

Natural rubber is a polymer of isoprene. According to IUPAC nomenclature, what is the correct chemical name for this specific monomer?

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #4847

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Natural rubber is a polymer of isoprene. According to IUPAC nomenclature, what is the correct chemical name for this specific monomer?

    • A) 2-Methyl-1,3-butadiene
    • B) 2-Chloro-1,3-butadiene
    • C) 1,3-Butadiene
    • D) 2,3-Dimethyl-1,3-butadiene

    Answer: 2-Methyl-1,3-butadiene

    Explanation: Isoprene is 2-methyl-1,3-butadiene; 2-chloro-1,3-butadiene is the monomer for neoprene, which is a common synthetic rubber distractor.