NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
Write the correct IUPAC name for the compound 2-Ethylpentane.Why is the given name wrong?
Options
- A3-Methylhexane is the correct IUPAC name as the longest chain is of six carbon atoms and not that of five
- B2-Propylbutane is the correct IUPAC name as the longest chain is of 4 carbon atoms and not that of five
- C3-Methylhexane is the correct IUPAC name as the longest chain is of five carbon atoms and not that of five
- DThe given name is the correct IUPAC name
Correct answer
A. 3-Methylhexane is the correct IUPAC name as the longest chain is of six carbon atoms and not that of five
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) 3-Methylhexane is the correct IUPAC name as the longest chain is of six carbon atoms and not that of five