Question
Question: The correct IUPAC name of the following alkane is. <img src="https://cdn.pureessence.tech/canvas_49...
The correct IUPAC name of the following alkane is.
A
3,6- diethyl-2-methyloctane
B
5-isopropyl-3-ethylocatane
C
3-ethyl-5-isopropyloctane
D
3-isopropyl-6-ethyloctane.
Answer
3,6- diethyl-2-methyloctane
Explanation
Solution
:
3, 6-Diethyl-2-methyloctane
A parent chain with larger number of substituents is preferred.