The IUPAC nomenclature of the compound above is

The IUPAC nomenclature of the compound above is

  • A.
    4 – ethyloctane
  • B.
    5 – ethyloctane
  • C.
    5 – propylheptane
  • D.
    3 – propylheptane
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

Trying to give the attached compound(propyl) the lowest possible number in the nomenclature of the compound, we’ll have 3- propylheptane. 

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