Q.

Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name of given organic compound (X)                  [2025]

1 2-Bromo-2-methylbut-2-ene  
2 3-Bromo-3-methylprop-2-ene  
3 1-Bromo-2-methylbut-2-ene  
4 4-Bromo-3-methylbut-2-ene  

Ans.

(3)

When double bond is at equivalent position from both ends of principal chain, then numbering is done from the end so as to give lowest locant to substituents.