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Structure and IUPAC name of a hydrocarbon is given below. Explain why the name given in the parentheses is incorrect.

Options

  1. Abecause Lowest locant number 2,5,6 is higher than 3,5,7
  2. Bbecause odd numbers like 3 and 7 are not included in IUPAC names
  3. Cboth IUPAC names are same
  4. Dbecause Lowest locant number 2,5,6 is lower than 3,5,7

Correct answer

D. because Lowest locant number 2,5,6 is lower than 3,5,7

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (D) because Lowest locant number 2,5,6 is lower than 3,5,7

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