Question

o Identify the functional group in the following H3C-CH-CH-CH-CH3
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CH3 OH C2H5
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Answer 1

Answer:

The correct IUPAC name for the compound is 2,4-dimethylhexane, not 3,5-dimethylhexane. In this case, the parent chain has two substituents, thus numbering is done in such a way that the sum of the locants on the parent chain is the lowest possible, which is 2 + 4 = 6 and not 3 + 5 = 8.

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