What is the name of the compound with the formula CH3C(CH3)2CH2CH(CH3)CH3,which is one of the substances found in gasoline A. Octane  B.2,4-dimethylpentane C.2,2,4-methylpentane D.2,2,4-trimethylpentane E. 2,4,4-methylpentane

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What is the name of the compound with the formula CH3C(CH3)2CH2CH(CH3)CH3,which is one of the substances found in gasoline

A. Octane 

B.2,4-dimethylpentane

C.2,2,4-methylpentane

D.2,2,4-trimethylpentane

E. 2,4,4-methylpentane

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