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Following are the structures of four isomer of hexane. Among the names given below, which correctly identifies the fifth isomer ?
`CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)CH_(2)CH_(2)CH_(3)`
`(CH_(3))_(3) C CH_(2) CH_(3)`
`(CH_(3))_(2) CHCH_(2)CH_(2)CH_(3)`
`(CH_(3))_(2)CHCH (CH_(3))_(2)`

A

2-methyl pentane

B

2-Ethyl butane

C

2, 3-Dimethyl butane

D

3-Methyl pentane

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The correct Answer is:
D
2-ethyl butane is incorrect name.
3-methyl pentane is correct IUPAC name.
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