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Q. The IUPAC name of $CH _{3}- \overset{\underset{|}{CH_3}}{CH}- CH _{2} CH _{2} CH _{3}$ is

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Solution:

Numbering of substituent in the given compound is done according to lowest locant rule as shown below :
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Thus, the IUPAC name of the given compound is 2 -methylpentane.