What is the IUPAC name for diisopropyl ketone?
A)2,2-dimethyl-3-pentanone
B)2-dimethyl-3-pentanone
C)2,4-dimethyl-3-pentanone
D)2,4-dimethyl-3-propanone

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The IUPAC name for diisopropyl ketone is 2,4-dimethyl-3-pentanone. Choice A is incorrect because it has an extra "pentanone" instead of "propanone." Choice B is incorrect because it only has one isopropyl group. Choice D is incorrect because it has a "propanone" instead of "pentanone."

What Is the IUPAC Name for Diisopropyl Ketone