Problem: Select the correct name for the following compound, including the correct (E) or (Z) designation where appropriate. 4-ethyl-4-methyl-2-hexyne 3-ethyl-3-methyl-2-hexyne (E)-4-ethyl-4-methyl-2-hexyne (Z)-4-ethyl-4-methyl-2-hexyne

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Select the correct name for the following compound, including the correct (E) or (Z) designation where appropriate. 

4-ethyl-4-methyl-2-hexyne 

3-ethyl-3-methyl-2-hexyne 

(E)-4-ethyl-4-methyl-2-hexyne 

(Z)-4-ethyl-4-methyl-2-hexyne


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