Each of the following IUPAC names is incorrect. Explain why it is incorrect and give the correct IUPAC name. a. 4-methylpentane b. 2,3,3-trimethylbutane c. 1,3-dimethylpentane d. 3-methyl-5-ethylhexane e. 2-ethyl-2-methylcycloheptane f. 1,6-diethylcyclohexane

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Each of the following IUPAC names is incorrect. Explain why it
is incorrect and give the correct IUPAC name.
a. 4-methylpentane
b. 2,3,3-trimethylbutane
c. 1,3-dimethylpentane
d. 3-methyl-5-ethylhexane
e. 2-ethyl-2-methylcycloheptane
f. 1,6-diethylcyclohexane

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