Which compound has the IUPAC name 3-chloro-2-methylpentane?

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CH₃CH(CH₃)CHClCH₂CH₃ Correct CH₃CH₂CHClCH(CH₃)CH₃ CH₃CHClCH(CH₃)CH₂CH₃ CH₃CH₂CH₂CHClCH₃

3-Chloro-2-methylpentane is a five-carbon chain (pentane) with Cl on C₃ and a methyl group on C₂: CH₃CH(CH₃)CHClCH₂CH₃ .

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