A Student Named a Compound 2,2-Diethylpentane

question 19

Multiple Choice

A student named a compound 2,2-diethylpentane. 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) 3-ethyl-3-methylhexane
• B) 3-methyl-3-propylpentane
• C) 2-ethyl-2-propylbutane
• D) 4,4-diethylpentane

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Definitions:

Chemical Messengers

Substances, such as hormones or neurotransmitters, that are used to communicate between cells and organs in the body.

Neurotransmitters

Compounds that facilitate communication between neurons across synapses in the nervous system.

Neuron's Cell Body

The central part of a neuron (nerve cell) where the nucleus is located and most cellular metabolism and genetic information processing occurs.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse from one neuron to another.