Question

Give the systematic name for the following compound

Answer 1

Answer:

2,4–dimethylhexane.

Explanation:

To name the above compound, we must do the following:

1. Locate the longest continuous carbon chain. This gives the parent name. In this case, the longest chain is carbon 6 i.e Hexane.

2. Identify and Locate the position of the substituent group attached. In this case, the substituent group attached is methyl i.e CH3 and it is at carbon 2 and 4.

3. Combine the above to get the name.

Therefore, the name of the compound is:

2,4–dimethylhexane.