A Student Named a Particular Compound 2-Ethyl-3-Methyl-2-Butene

question 121

Multiple Choice

A student named a particular compound 2-ethyl-3-methyl-2-butene. Assuming that the student's choice actually corresponded to the correct distribution of the double bond and the substituents, what is the correct IUPAC name for this compound?

• A) 2-ethyl-3-methyl-2-butene
• B) 3,4-dimethyl-3-pentene
• C) 2,3-dimethyl-2-pentene
• D) 2,3-dimethyl-1-pentene

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