What can be stated about the name of 1,1,1-Trimethylhexane?
(Hint:
Draw the molecule from the name given and then try to rename it.)
A) This name is a valid name for a compound.
B) This name is incorrect because it provides the wrong numbering scheme. The compound should be named 1,2,2-Trimethylhexane.
C) This name is incorrect because the longest chain is seven carbon atoms long and there are two substituent groups. The name of the compound should be 2,2-Dimethylheptane.
D) This name is incorrect because the longest chain is eight carbon atoms and there is one substituent groups. The name of the compound should be 2-Methyloctane.
E) This name is incorrect. There are nine carbon atoms and therefore the compound should be named Nonane.
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