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Q.

The correct IUPAC name of CH3CH2CH(CH3)-CH(C2H5)2 is

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a

3-Ethyl-4-methyl hexane

b

4-Methyl-3-ethyl hexane

c

2, 4, -Diethyl pentane

d

4-Ethyl -3-methyl hexane

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

The correct IUPAC name for the compound CH₃CH₂CH(CH₃)-CH(C₂H₅)₂ is 4-ethyl-3-methylhexane.

Explanation:

  • The longest carbon chain contains 6 carbons (hexane).
  • Numbering from left to right, substituents are at positions 3 (methyl, CH₃) and 4 (ethyl, C₂H₅).
  • According to IUPAC rules, the substituents are arranged alphabetically: 4-ethyl-3-methylhexane.

Final answer:
4-ethyl-3-methylhexane

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