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Classification of Hydrocarbons

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Explain why the given names in the following are wrong. Give the correct name in each case:
3-propyl-4-methylbutan-1-oic acid

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The longest chain consists of 6 carbon atoms. The correct name is 3-ethylhexanoic acid

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