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**Question:** What is the correct IUPAC name for the following compound?

**Structure:**
The compound is drawn with the following structure:
- A carbon chain consisting of 8 carbon atoms.
- The main chain is highlighted by CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂C(CH₃)CH₂CH₃.
- A methyl group (−CH₃) is attached to the fifth carbon of the main chain.
- A propyl group (−CH₂CH₂CH₃) is also attached to the fifth carbon of the chain.

**Answer Choices:**
1. 5-methyl-5-ethyloctane
2. 5-methyl-5-propylheptane
3. 4-ethyl-4-methyloctane
4. 3-methyl-3-propyloctane
5. 3-methyl-3-propylheptane

**Correct Answer:** The correct IUPAC name is highlighted as:
- **5-methyl-5-propylheptane**
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Transcribed Image Text:**Question:** What is the correct IUPAC name for the following compound? **Structure:** The compound is drawn with the following structure: - A carbon chain consisting of 8 carbon atoms. - The main chain is highlighted by CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂C(CH₃)CH₂CH₃. - A methyl group (−CH₃) is attached to the fifth carbon of the main chain. - A propyl group (−CH₂CH₂CH₃) is also attached to the fifth carbon of the chain. **Answer Choices:** 1. 5-methyl-5-ethyloctane 2. 5-methyl-5-propylheptane 3. 4-ethyl-4-methyloctane 4. 3-methyl-3-propyloctane 5. 3-methyl-3-propylheptane **Correct Answer:** The correct IUPAC name is highlighted as: - **5-methyl-5-propylheptane**
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