Which Is the Correct IUPAC Name for the Following Compound

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct IUPAC name for the following compound?

• A) 2,2-diethylpentane
• B) 4-ethyl-4-methylhexane
• C) 4-methyl-4-ethylhexane
• D) 3-ethyl-3-methylhexane

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Definitions:

Refinancing

Replacing an old loan with a new loan, typically with better terms, such as a lower interest rate.

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Range

The difference between the highest and lowest values in a set of numbers, indicating the spread or dispersion.

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