What is the iupac name for the following alkane

3-Ethyl-5-isopropyloctane

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3,6-Diethyl-2-methyloctane

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5-Isopropyl-3-ethyloctane

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3-Isopropyl-6-ethyloctane

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The longest carbon chain is of 8 carbons along with one methyl group present at second carbon and two ethyl groups present at third and sixth carbon.

Hence, the IUPAC name for the given alkane is: 3, 6-Diethyl-2-methyloctane.

Thus option (A) is correct.