Explain why each of the following is an incorrect IUPAC name. Write the correct IUPAC name for the compound. (a) 1,3-Dimethylbutane (b) 4-Methylpentane (c) 2,2-Diethylbutane

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Explain why each of the following is an incorrect IUPAC name. Write the correct IUPAC name for the compound.

(a) 1,3-Dimethylbutane

(b) 4-Methylpentane

(c) 2,2-Diethylbutane

(d) 2-Ethyl-3-methylpentane

(e) 2-Propylpentane

(f) 2,2-Diethylheptane

(g) 2,2-Dimethylcyclopropane

(h) 1-Ethyl-5-methylcyclohexane



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