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What would be the correct IUPAC name of the below compound?

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Trimethylpentane

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2,3,4-Trimethylpentane

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1,1,4,4-Pentamethylpropane

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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.

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