The correct IUPAC name for the following compound is:
1. 1-Bromo-2-ethylpropane
2. 1-Bromo-2-ethyl-2-methylethane
3. 1-Bromo-2-methylbutane
4. 2-Methyl-1-bromobutane
Identify the longest carbon chain: The compound has a chain of four carbon atoms. Therefore, the parent chain is butane.
Identify and number the substituents:
Assign prefixes and position numbers:
Combine the parts to form the IUPAC name: Combine the prefixes alphabetically, followed by the word root for the longest carbon chain and the suffix for the alkane.
The correct IUPAC name for the given compound is 1-bromo-2-methyl butane.
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