Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Structure and Stereochemistry of Alkanes - Problems - Page 94: Problem 3-4 d

Answer

The IUPAC name of the compound is 2,4-Dimethylhexane

Work Step by Step

Look for the longest carbon chain in the compound and number it and name it. Also assign numbers/locants to the substituents to indicate their points of attachment to the parent chain. In this case, the longest carbon chain has 6 carbon atoms and at positions 2 and 4, two methyl groups are attached as substituents.
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