#19 The following IUPAC name is incorrect. Explain why it is incorrect and give the correct IUPAC name.2,2-dimethyl-4-ethylheptaneThe compound has incorrectly labeledsubstituents.The compound name is alphabetizedincorrectly.The compound has an incorrectly labeledparent chain.The compound name is spelledincorrectly.Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name?○ 4-ethyl-6,6-dimethylheptane ○ 2,2-dimethyl-4-propylhexane3-propyl-5,5-dimethylhexane 4-ethyl-2,2-dimethylheptane

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The following IUPAC name is incorrect. Explain why it is incorrect and give the correct IUPAC name.
2,2-dimethyl-4-ethylheptane
The compound has incorrectly labeled
substituents.
The compound name is alphabetized
incorrectly.
The compound has an incorrectly labeled
parent chain.
The compound name is spelled
incorrectly.
Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name?
○ 4-ethyl-6,6-dimethylheptane ○ 2,2-dimethyl-4-propylhexane
3-propyl-5,5-dimethylhexane 4-ethyl-2,2-dimethylheptane

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Step 1: IUPAC nomenclature rules

IUPAC nomenclature is used for the systematic naming of organic molecules.
According to IUPAC nomenclature select the longest chain of hydrocarbon which contains the maximum number of carbon atoms consider this is a parent hydrocarbon.
Number the carbon in such a way that substituents get the lower number.

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