The following name is incorrect according to IUPAC systematic rules. 2,2-Diethylbutane State which rule has been broken. O A. longest chain rule B. minimum numbering rule O C. punctuation rules O D. alphabetical listing by groups rule

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QUESTION 5
The following name is incorrect according to IUPAC systematic rules.
2,2-Diethylbutane
State which rule has been broken.
O A. longest chain rule
B. minimum numbering rule
O C. punctuation rules
O D. alphabetical listing by groups rule
Transcribed Image Text:QUESTION 5 The following name is incorrect according to IUPAC systematic rules. 2,2-Diethylbutane State which rule has been broken. O A. longest chain rule B. minimum numbering rule O C. punctuation rules O D. alphabetical listing by groups rule
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