What would be the correct IUPAC name of the below compound?
A
Trimethylpentane
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B
2,3,4-Trimethylpentane
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C
1,1,4,4-Pentamethylpropane
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D
Both (b) and (c)
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Solution
The correct option is B 2,3,4-Trimethylpentane The correct numbering of the longest chain is 3 methyl substituent are present at 2, 3, 4 position so the correct IUPAC name is 2, 3, 4 -Trimethylpentane.