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What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the structural formula CH3I?

ethyl iodide

iodoethane

methyl iodide

iodomethane

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Answer:

iodomethane

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Answer: -

Iodomethane

Explanation: -

The chemical formula = CH₃I

The function group present = Iodide

The prefix name = Iodo

The Number of carbon atoms = 1

Parent hydrocarbon = Methane

Thus the IUPAC name of CH₃I = Iodomethane.

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