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The incorrect IUPAC name of a compound is 3,3-diethyl butane. Write its structural formula and correct the name of the compound.

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To solve the problem, we need to first derive the structural formula from the incorrect IUPAC name "3,3-diethylbutane" and then provide the correct IUPAC name for the compound. ### Step 1: Understanding the Incorrect Name The name "3,3-diethylbutane" suggests: - "butane" indicates a straight-chain alkane with 4 carbon atoms. - "3,3-diethyl" means there are two ethyl (C2H5) groups attached to the third carbon of the butane chain. ### Step 2: Drawing the Structural Formula ...
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