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What is the IUPAC name of CH₃CH₂COCH(C₂H₅)CH₂CH₂Cl?

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Explanation

The longest chain with the ketone group has 6 carbons (hexan-3-one). Substituents: ethyl on C-4, chloro on C-6. Name: 4-ethyl-6-chlorohexan-3-one.