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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques

Question:

What is the IUPAC name of the given compound?

Options:

5,6-diethyl-3-methyldec-4-ane

7-methyl-2,4,6-triene octanal

6-methyl heptene

3,3-diethyl-5-ethyl-4-decane

Correct Answer:

5,6-diethyl-3-methyldec-4-ane

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1. 5,6-diethyl-3-methyldec-4-ane.

The longest straight chain contains 10 carbon atoms, but the numbering will start from the side from which the double bond is nearest.

There are three side chains: one methyl group at 3rd carbon, two ethyl groups at the 5th and 6th carbon respectively.

There is a double bond at the 4th carbon, thus the name of the compound will be 5,6-diethyl-3-methyldec-4-ane.