What Is the Correct IUPAC Name for the Molecule Shown

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is the correct IUPAC name for the molecule shown below?

• A)2,2,3-Trimethyl-4-hexyne
• B)4-tert-Butyl-2-pentyne
• C)4,5,5-Trimethyl-2-hexyne
• D)4,5,5,5-Tetramethyl-2-pentyne
• E)2,2-Dimethyl-3-(1-propynyl)butane

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