The correct IUPAC name of the following hydrocarbon is :

4,5-diisopropyl-3-methylheptane

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3-methyl-4,5-diisopropylheptane

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5-ethyl-4-isopropyl-3,6-dimethylheptane

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3-Ethyl-4-isopropyl-2,5-dimethylheptane

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Solution

The correct option is A 3-Ethyl-4-isopropyl-2,5-dimethylheptane
The correct IUPAC name is 3-Ethyl-4-isopropyl-2, 5-dimethylheptane.
Longest chain with maximum locants is chosen as the parent chain.

Option D is correct.

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