The correct IUPAC name of the following alkane is

Options

A. 3, 6-diethyl-2-methyloctane
B. 5-isopropyl -3-ethyloctane
C. 3-ethyl-5-isopropyloctane
D. 3-isopropyl-6-ethyloctane

Answer

A

Explanation

The correct IUPAC name is

Longest chain – 8C atom alkane = octane Branch on 2, 3, 6 follows lowest sum rule Branch of 2 – C – methyl, 3, 6, C atom-ethyl Ethyl comes alphabetically before methyl Hence, 3, 6-diethyl 2-methyl octane.