Question 5 Which of the following is the correct name for the hydrocarbon shown below? CH3-CH-CH-CH_(2)-CH_(3) ClCH_(3) 2-chloro-3-ethylbutane 3-chloro-2-ethylbutane 2-chloro-3-methylpentane 4-chloro-3-methylpentane Points 2

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Question 5 Which of the following is the correct name for the hydrocarbon shown below? CH3-CH-CH-CH_(2)-CH_(3) ClCH_(3) 2-chloro-3-ethylbutane 3-chloro-2-ethylbutane 2-chloro-3-methylpentane 4-chloro-3-methylpentane Points 2

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2-chloro-3-methylpentane

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To determine the correct name for the hydrocarbon, we must follow IUPAC naming conventions. The longest carbon chain is identified, substituents are named and numbered to give the lowest possible numbers to the substituents.

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Question 5 Which of the following is the correct name for the hydrocarbon shown below? CH3-CH-CH-CH_(2)-CH_(3) ClCH_(3) 2-chloro-3-ethylbutane 3-chloro-2-ethylbutane 2-chloro-3-methylpentane 4-chloro-3-methylpentane Points 2

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