Question:
Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name?
(i) 3-Ethyl-4, 4-dimethylheptane
(ii) 4,4-Dimethyl-3-ethylheptane
(iii) 5-Ethyl-4, 4-dimethylheptane
(iv) 4,4-Bis(methyl)-3-ethylheptane
Solution:
Option (i) 3-Ethyl-4, 4-dimethylheptane the answer.