The IUPAC name of the above structure is :

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IUPAC Nomenclature of Organic Compound

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3-methyl-3-isopropyl hexane

3-isopropyl-3-methyl hexane

3-ethyl-2,3-dimethyl hexane

2,3-dimethyl-3-ethyl hexane

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The given structure is :

* Longest chain have 6 carbon atoms (Hexane)

* Numbering is done as the least sum of the positions weill be obtained. Here (3 + 3 = 6)

* one methyl and one isopropyl groups are present. According to alphabetical order it is arranged.
∴ 3-isopropyl-3-methyl hexane

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