What is the name of the alkane shown?

1,1-diethyl-3,3-dimethylcyclohexane

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1,3-diethyl-3,3-dimethylcyclohexane

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2,2-diethyl-6,6-dimethylcyclohexane

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2,3-diethyl-6,6-dimethylcyclohexane

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Solution

The correct option is A 1,1-diethyl-3,3-dimethylcyclohexane
There are six carbon that make up the ring, hence, the name hexane. When we start numbering the ring ethyl group receives priority and next closest number is taken by methane. Hence, the name 1,1-diethyl-3,3-dimethylcyclohexane

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