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What is correct IUPAC name of the given compound ?

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Answer:
C
Solution:

The longest chain has 9 carbons (nonane). The substituents are at 3, 5 and 7 whichever end we start from.

The tie is broken by alphabetical order: ethyl gets the lowest locant, 3.

Name: 3-ethyl-7-methyl-5-propylnonane.

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