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Name of the compound given below is

1. 5-ethyl-6-methyloctane
2. 4-ethyl-3-methyloctane
3. 3-methyl-4-ethyloctane
4. 2, 3-dimethylheptane

Correct answer: 4-ethyl-3-methyloctane

Solution

The correct IUPAC name is determined by assigning the lowest possible locants to the substituents. Here, the substituents are ethyl and methyl, and the numbering gives 4-ethyl and 3-methyl as the correct locants.

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