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What is the IUPAC name of the given compound? |
5,6-diethyl-3-methyldec-4-ane 7-methyl-2,4,6-triene octanal 6-methyl heptene 3,3-diethyl-5-ethyl-4-decane |
5,6-diethyl-3-methyldec-4-ane |
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. |