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Write the `IUPAC` name of the compound `(A)` which is a 2-methyl alkane with molecular mass of 72.

A

2-methyl butane

B

2-methyl cyclobutane

C

2-methyl pentane

D

2-methyl propane

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The correct Answer is:
A
Since it is an alkane `(C_(n) H_(2n + 2))`
`:. 12n + 2n + 2 = 72`
`implies n = 5`
The compound `(A)` is `5C`-atom alkane with (Me) group at `C-2`. The structure of `(A)` is
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