Question

Select the correct IUPAC name for the compound

• A. 1,1,3-trimethylpentane
• B. 1,1,2-trimethylpentane
• C. 2,4-dimethylhexane
• D. 3,4-dimethylhexane

Answer 1

The correct option is C 2,4-dimethylhexane

The given hydrocarbon has six carbon atoms in its parent chain. if we start numbering the chain from right hand side so that the substitute comes closer to first carbon then the one methyl group comes on second position and one on fourth position. Hence, the name 2,4-dimethylhexane.