What is the IUPAC name of this structure?
Correct answer: D. 3-Ethyl,2,3-Dimethylhexane
- A. 3-Ethyl 2-methyl hexane
- B. Iso propyl hexane
- C. 4-Ethyl 5-methyl hexane
- D. 3-Ethyl,2,3-Dimethylhexane
Explanation
If we start counting from immediate right end of the chain then, there are two methyl groups on carbon 2 and 3, also a ethyl group on carbon 3. The total number of carbon atoms in the parent chain (longest chain) is 6. Hence, the IUPAC name would be 3-Ethyl,2,3-Dimethylhexane.
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