What is the correct IUPAC name for the following compound? H3C CH2-CH2-CH3 | | CH-CH-CH2-CH3 | H3C-CH | CH3 4-ethyl-2,3-dimethylheptane 2,3-dimethyl-4-ethylheptane 3-ethyl-4,5-dimethylheptane 2,3-dimethyl-4-propylhexane
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- Count the number of carbons in each possible continuous chain. The longest chain determines the base name of the compound. In this case, the longest chain has 7 carbons, which corresponds to "heptane." Show more…
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