What Is the IUPAC Name of the Compound Shown

question 88

Multiple Choice

What is the IUPAC name of the compound shown?

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

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