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ChemistryNomenclatureIUPAC nomenclature of Aromatic/cyclic compoundsMedium2 minQB
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The IUPAC name of the following compound is :

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Options:

Answer:
D
Solution:

Explanation To identify the IUPAC name of the given compound.

Concept This question is based on IUPAC nomenclature.

Solution : Two methyls at C-1 and the ethyl at C-2.

When writing the name, substituents are listed alphabetically, so ethyl comes before methyl, but the locants remain those chosen by the lowest-set rule( (1,1,2 < 1,2,2).

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Final answer : Option (D)

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:NomenclatureSubtopic:IUPAC nomenclature of Aromatic/cyclic compounds
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