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The name 2,2-dimethyl-3-butanone is incorrect. Which of the following is the correct name for this compound?

a. 2, 2 dimethyl-3-butanal
b. 3-methyl-2-pentanone
c. 3, 3-dimethyl-2-butanal
d. 3, 3-dimethyl-2-butanone

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Final answer:

The compound initially referred to as 2,2-dimethyl-3-butanone is correctly named as 3,3-dimethyl-2-butanone, reflecting its structure with a ketone functional group on the second carbon and two methyl groups on the third carbon.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct IUPAC name for the compound initially referred to as 2,2-dimethyl-3-butanone is 3,3-dimethyl-2-butanone. This name reflects the correct structure of the molecule which has a four-carbon chain (butane) with a ketone functional group on the second carbon (hence the '2-butanone') and two methyl groups attached to the third carbon (hence '3,3-dimethyl'). None of the other options provided correspond to the correct structure based on the described substituents and functional groups.

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