which of the following alkane names is correct?
a)2-methyl-3-propylhexane
b)1-methylnonane
c)1,2-dimethylhexane
d)4,5-dimethylpentane
e)all of the above names are correct
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To determine which of the alkane names given is correct, we need to apply the rules of alkane nomenclature.
Let's analyze each option:
a) 2-methyl-3-propylhexane: This name follows the rules correctly. It indicates that there is a methyl group (CH3) on the second carbon and a propyl group (CH3CH2CH2) on the third carbon in a hexane chain.
b) 1-methylnonane: This name doesn't follow the rules correctly. According to the IUPAC nomenclature, the numbering of the carbon chain must always start from the end nearest to the first substituent encountered. In this case, there should be a methyl group on the first carbon. Hence, this option is incorrect.
c) 1,2-dimethylhexane: This name follows the rules correctly. It indicates that there are two methyl groups attached to the first and second carbons of a hexane chain.
d) 4,5-dimethylpentane: This name follows the rules correctly. It indicates that there are two methyl groups attached to the fourth and fifth carbons of a pentane chain.
Based on the analysis, options a, c, and d are correctly named according to alkane nomenclature rules. Therefore, the correct answer is e) all of the above names are correct.
Remember to always apply the IUPAC nomenclature rules for alkane naming to determine the correct name of a compound.