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Which of the following IUPAC name is correct?(1) 2-methyl-3-ethyl pentane(2) 2 -ethyl- 3 -methyl pentane(3) 3 -ethyl-2-methyl pentane(4) 3 -methyl-2-ethyl pentane
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Step 1: The IUPAC nomenclature rules state that the substituents on the parent chain should be numbered in such a way that they get the lowest possible numbers. Show more…
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