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The `IUPAC` name of the compound with formula `C_(n)H_(2n+1)`, having the lowest possible molecular mass and capable of showing enantiomerism, is:A. `3`- Methyl hexaneB. `2,3`-Dimethyl pentaneC. MethaneD. Both (a) and (b) |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D `underset((I))underset(("2-Methyl hexane"))(H_(3)C-underset(H)underset(|)overset(.^(2)C_(2)H_(5))overset(|)(.^(3)C^(**))-C_(3)^(6)H_(7))` or `underset((II))underset("2,3-Dimethyl pentane")(H_(3)C -underset(H)underset(|)overset(overset(5)(C_(2))H_(5))overset(|)(C_(3)^(**))-underset(2)overset(CH_(3))overset(|)(CH)-underset(1)CH_(3))` Both (I) and (II) are optically active alkanes |
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