The correct IUPAC name of the compound

Question

The correct IUPAC name of the compound (A) 5 - ethyl - 6 - methyloctane (B) 4 - ethyl - 3 - methyloctane (C) 3 - methyl - 4 - ethyloctane (D) 2,3 - diethylheptane

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Correct answer is (b) 4 - ethyl - 3 - methyloctane

Q. The correct IUPAC name of the compound

5 - ethyl - 6 - methyloctane

4 - ethyl - 3 - methyloctane

3 - methyl - 4 - ethyloctane

2,3 - diethylheptane

Correct answer is (b) 4 - ethyl - 3 - methyloctane