The correct IUPAC name of the given compound is:

2 - e t h y l - 3 - m e t h y l p e n t a n e

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3, 4 - d i m e t h y l h e x a n e

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2, 3 - d i m e t h y l

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Solution

The correct option is B $3, 4 - d i m e t h y l h e x a n e$
The correct IUPAC name is $3, 4 - d i m e t h y l h e x a n e .$
The parent hydrocarbon contains 6 carbon atoms. Hence, it is called hexane.
Two methyl groups are present as substituents at third and fourth carbon atoms.
The numbering from either side gives the same locants to methyl groups.

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