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Chemistry IUPAC Nomenclature IUPAC-Nomenclature of Alkane Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

Which structure is incorrect as per the given name :

A
2,3-Dimethylpentane
B
3-Ethyl-4-methylhexane
C
3-Ethyl-2,2-dimethylhexane
D
4-Methyl-5-(1-methylethyl) octane

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The correct answer is:
C

3-Ethyl-2, 2-dimethylhexane

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