Chemistry · Organic Nomenclature
What is the correct IUPAC name of an alkane that has ethyl groups attached at positions 3 and 6, and a methyl group attached at position 2 of an octane backbone?
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- 13-Isopropyl-6-methyloctane
- 23-Ethyl-5-isopropyloctane
- 35-Isopropyl-3-ethyloctane
- 43,6-Diethyl-2-methyloctane✓
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3,6-Diethyl-2-methyloctane
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