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The correct IUPAC name for 2-isopropylbutane is: a) 2-ethylpentane b) 2,3-dimethylpentane c) 2-methylhexane d) 3-methylhexane

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Answer:

a

Step-by-step explanation:

On drawing the structure, the most Carbon atoms in a row is 5

  • ⇒ pentane

The remaining two carbon atoms are connected to the 2nd carbon atom

  • 2-ethyl

IUPAC name is :

  • 2-ethyl + pentane
  • 2-ethylpentane
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