Q. The incorrect statement for IUPAC system of nomenclature is
A) In an organic compound, the longest carbon chain is always selected for assigning the root word
B) There is no compound with the name 3-ethyl pentane
C) Out of $–NH_{2}$ and $–OH$ groups present in an organic compound, $- NH_{2}$ is treated as substituent
D) Different alkyl groups are written alphabetically while, writing the IUPAC name
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: There is no compound with the name 3-ethyl pentane.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.