The IUPAC nomenclature of the compound above is
- 2-ethylpentane
- 3,4-dimethylhexane
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2,3-dimethylhexane
- 2-ethylhexane
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
Firstly, the longest Carbon chain is a straight chain 6 C atoms ⇒ parent name is hexane
Secondly, there are two methyl, CH\(_3\) substituents on C-2 and C-3 ⇒ 2,3 - dimethyl
Finally, merge both the substituent as well as the parent name together ⇒ 2,3 - dimethylhexane