Consider a linear hydrocarbon chain described as follows: 1 CH3 – 2 CH2 – 3 CH2 – 4 CH2 – 5 CH – 6 CH2 – 7 CH2 – 8 CH2 – 9 CH3. Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for this alkane?
A
3-Methyloctane
B
Nonane
C
2-Methylnonane
D
2,3-Dimethyloctane

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Consider a linear hydrocarbon chain described as follows: 1 CH3 – 2 CH2 – 3 CH2 – 4 CH2 – 5 CH – 6 CH2 – 7 CH2 – 8 CH2 – 9 CH3. Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for this alkane?

A

3-Methyloctane

B

Nonane

C

2-Methylnonane

D

2,3-Dimethyloctane

Accepted Answer

Nonane

Answer

3-Methyloctane

Answer

2-Methylnonane

Answer

2,3-Dimethyloctane

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