Question

Correct name for the given compound,

is

• A. 3 – Ethyl -5 – Methylheptane
• B. 5 – Ethyl, – 3 – Methylheptane
• C. 1,1 – Diethyl, – 3 – Methylpentane
• D. 3 – Methyl , – 5,5 – Diethylpentane.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

3 – Ethyl -5 – Methylheptane

Answer 2

:

Substituents are at equivalent positions, hence lower number is given to the one that comes first in alphabetical order.