Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321768418
ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

Chapter 3 - Structure and Stereochemistry of Alkanes - Problems - Page 94: Problem 3-5 a

Answer

The given name 2-methylethylpentane is incorrect because no position number was given for the ethyl. The correct name is 3-ethyl-2-methylpentane.

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