What Is the Correct IUPAC Name for the Following Structure

question 3

Multiple Choice

What is the correct IUPAC name for the following structure?

• A)2-ethyl-3-methylheptane
• B)3,5-dimethyloctane
• C)4-methyl-6-ethylheptane
• D)4,6-dimethyloctane
• E)3,5-dimethyloctyl

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