A Student Named a Compound 2-Methyl-2-Ethylbutane

question 123

Multiple Choice

A student named a compound 2-methyl-2-ethylbutane. Although this name correctly represents the connectivity of the compound, it is not a valid IUPAC name. What is the correct IUPAC name of this compound?

• A) 2-ethyl-2-methylbutane
• B) 3,3-dimethylpentane
• C) 2,2-diethylpropane
• D) 2,2-dimethylpentane

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