What would be the correct name of the following?
A) 3-(sec-pentyl)pentane
B) 5-ethyl-4-methylheptane
C) 3-(sec-butyl)hexane
D) 3-ethyl-4-methylheptane
E) 3-ethyl-4-propylpentane

Question

What would be the correct name of the following? 
A) 3-(sec-pentyl)pentane 
B) 5-ethyl-4-methylheptane 
C) 3-(sec-butyl)hexane 
D) 3-ethyl-4-methylheptane 
E) 3-ethyl-4-propylpentane

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The given name indicates a branched chain compound with a total of 8 carbon atoms. The "3" in the name suggests a substituent on the third carbon atom, and the "ethyl" and "methyl" substituents indicate the presence of ethyl (-CH2CH3) and methyl (-CH3) groups, respectively. Option D matches this description with a 3-ethyl-4-methylheptane.

What Would Be the Correct Name of the Following