In Lecture,the Professor Named a Molecule 4-Ethylpentane

question 130

Multiple Choice

In lecture,the professor named a molecule 4-ethylpentane.An alert student pointed out that although the correct structure could be drawn,the name did not follow systematic rules.What is the correct systematic name for the molecule?

• A)2-ethylpentane
• B)1-methyl-1-propylpropane
• C)3-methylhexane
• D)4-methylhexane
• E)none of these

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