Name the Following Compound

question 60

Multiple Choice

Name the following compound.

• A) 3-ethyl-3-methylhexane
• B) 3-methyl-3-propylpentane
• C) 3-ethyl-3-propylbutane
• D) nonane
• E) 2-ethylheptane

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