Question

What is the molecular structure of 3,6dimethylheptane

Answer 1

i thought questions have some problem bcoz from this structure numbering can be both 3,6 dimethyl heptane as well as 2,5 dimethyl heptane.

Answer 2

3,6-Dimethylheptane nomenclature is invalid.

2,5-dimethylheptane, 2,6-dimethylheptane,

3,4-dimethylheptane,3,5-dimethylheptane

nomenclature are valid.

Structures of any two are shown in attachment.