Question

Specify the position of the substituent methyl in the given compound.

• A. 3

Answer 1

The correct option is A 3
In the given compound the parent chain contains six carbon atoms.
The position of methyl can be either 3 or 4 on numbering the carbon chain from two ends. But according to the substituent rule, the substituent should be at the lowest position.
So, the correct postion is 3 and the name of the compound is 3-methylhexane.