Question

The number of carbon atoms in the longest chain of given organic compound is
(1) 4
(2) 5
(3) 6
(4) 8

I got the answer as (1) 4 but the textbook says that the answer is (3) 6. Which is the correct answer?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

I think option 3 becuz take two intermediate named as 1,1,2,2 tetra methyl hexane

Answer 2

Answer:

The number of carbon atoms in the longest chain of given organic compound is

(1) 4

(2) 5

(3) 6

(4) 8

I got the answer as (1) 4 but the textbook says that the answer is (3) 6. Which is the correct answer?

Explanation:

4