What Is the IUPAC Name for the Following Compound

question 40

Multiple Choice

What is the IUPAC name for the following compound?

• A)3-Ethyl-2,7-dimethyl-5-sec-butyldecane
• B)5-sec-Butyl-3-ethyl-2,7-dimethyldecane
• C)2,7-Dimethyl-3-ethyl-5-sec-butyldecane
• D)3-Ethyl-2,7-dimethyl-5-isobutyldecane

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Definitions:

Technetium

A radioactive chemical element with symbol Tc and atomic number 43, noteworthy for being the first element to be artificially produced.

Continuous Spectrum

A type of emission spectrum showing an uninterrupted band of colors from red to violet, typically emitted by an incandescent solid, liquid, or gas under pressure.

Wavelengths

The distance between consecutive peaks (or troughs) in a wave, often used in the context of electromagnetic radiation.

Ground State

The lowest energy state of an atom or other particle, which is the most stable and preferred configuration.