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Which isomer of 1-tert-butyl-3-ethyl-5-methylcyclohexane below is thermodynamically the most stable?

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Answer:

Option A is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the options given below the isomer given in the option A of 1-tert-butyl-5-methylcyclohexane is the most stable of all. The IUPAC name for this compound is 1-tert-butyl-3-ethyl-5-methylbenzene.

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