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What is the correct structure of 1-Ethyl-3-methylcyclopentane?

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Solution

The correct option is A
1-Ethyl-3-methylcyclopentane
Parent chain is ring as it has highest number of carbon atoms i.e. five carbon.
The correct numbering is shown below and hence correct structure is

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