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Chemistry IUPAC Nomenclature IUPAC-Nomenclature of Cyclic Compounds Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 11, 2026

has the IUPAC name-

A
1- Ethyl-3,3-dimethyl cyclohexane
B
3- Ethyl-1,3-dimethyl cyclohexane
C
3- Ethyl-1,1-dimethyl cyclohexane
D
3,3-Dimethyl -1-ethyl cyclohexane

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C

The correct IUPAC name of given compound is 3 -ethyl-1,1-dimethyl cyclohexane. It is a

saturated monocyclic compound named by prefixing 'cyclo' to the corresponding straight chain alkane. If side chain are present, then the general rules of naming are applied. Thus, the correct IUPAC name of the following structure is

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