Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Structure and Stereochemistry of Alkanes - Problems - Page 94: Problem 3-5 c

Answer

The given name 3-dimethylhexane is incorrect because two substituents require two position numbers even if they are both in the same position. It is also possible that a different position number was omitted, like "2,5-". The correct name is 3,3-dimethylhexane.

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