What is the IUPAC name of the compound shown in the image?

1,1,1,1-tetra ethyl methane

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2,2-dimethyl pentane

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3,3-diethyl pentane

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3,3-dimethyl butane

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Solution

The correct option is C 3,3-diethyl pentane
Longest chain consists of 5 carbon atoms with 2 ethyl groups connected at 3rd carbon atom. The name of the compound is 3,3 diethyl pentane.

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