Interpretation: To give the name for the given structural formula.
Concept Introduction: Structural formulas are used to give the structures for the compounds. It helps in telling the exact number of atoms that are present in a compound along with
Answer to Problem 1STP
Correct answer: The name for the given structural formula is 2,4-dimethylpentane.
Explanation of Solution
Reason for correct option: The structural formula for the given compound is as follows:
The parent chain is comprised of five carbon atoms thus pentane. There is the substitution of two methyl groups of second and fourth carbon atoms. Therefore, the name for the compound is 2,4-dimethylpentane.
Reasons for incorrect options: The correct name for the given compound is 2,4-dimethylpentane. Thus all the other options stand incorrect.
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