What is the IUPAC name for the following compound?
A) 2,5-dimethyl-6-hexanal
B) 2,5-dimethylhexanal
C) 1,4-dimethylpentanal
D) 1,4-dimethylhexanal
E) none of these

Question

What is the IUPAC name for the following compound? 
A) 2,5-dimethyl-6-hexanal 
B) 2,5-dimethylhexanal 
C) 1,4-dimethylpentanal 
D) 1,4-dimethylhexanal 
E) none of these

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The parent chain contains 6 carbon atoms, and there are two methyl groups attached to carbons 2 and 5. The aldehyde functional group is located on carbon 1. Therefore, the correct IUPAC name is 2,5-dimethylhexanal.

What Is the IUPAC Name for the Following Compound