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What is the issue?

Asked by Anonymous

It’s impossible. A 2-ethyl branch would change the name of the molecule.

That structure is really 4-ethyl-3,4,6-trimethylnonane.

My teacher gave us a formula that can’t be drawn. And I think that I’m one of few people who noticed it.

  1. cyber-wing said: ups, didn’t read this when i answered the post b4.
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