Question:
The correct IUPAC name of the following alkane is
(i) 3,6 – Diethyl – 2 – methyl octane
(ii) 5 – Isopropyl – 3 – ethyloctane
(iii) 3 – Ethyl – 5 – isopropyloctane
(iv) 3 – Isopropyl – 6 – ethyloctane
Solution:
Option (i) 3,6 – Diethyl – 2 – methyl octane is the answer.