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Which are the correct IUPAC names of the following compound?


The given compound has longest chain of 10 carbons and substituent is on 5th carbon. The substituent present is neo-pentyl which is also called as 2′, 2′–Dimethylpropyl. Therefore, the correct IUPAC name of compound will be-

(i) 5 – (2′, 2′–Dimethylpropyl)-decane (iv) 5 – neo-Pentyldecane

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