Which of the following cannot possibly be a correct IUPAC name? a. 2-methylpentane b. 2-ethylpentane c. 3-methylpentane d. 3-ethylpentane e. no correct response

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12. Which of the following cannot possibly be a correct IUPAC name?

a. 2-methylpentane
b. 2-ethylpentane
c. 3-methylpentane
d. 3-ethylpentane
e. no correct response
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