Answer:
2,4–dimethylhexane.
Explanation:
To name the above compound, we must do the following:
1. Locate the longest continuous carbon chain. This gives the parent name. In this case, the longest chain is carbon 6 i.e Hexane.
2. Identify and Locate the position of the substituent group attached. In this case, the substituent group attached is methyl i.e CH3 and it is at carbon 2 and 4.
3. Combine the above to get the name.
Therefore, the name of the compound is:
2,4–dimethylhexane.
