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Write the `IUPAC` name of the compound `(A)` which is a 2-methy1 branched alkane having a molecular mass of 254. This compound is a sex-attractant and is isolated from female tiger moths.

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The number of `C` atoms in compound `(A)`
`= C_(n) H_(2n + 2)` (since it is an alkane
`12n + 2 n + 2 = 254`
`implies 14 n = 252`
`implies n = 18`
The compound is an `18 - C` alkane.
Since it is a 2-methy1 alkane, so the structure of `(A)` is
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