What is the IUPAC name for the following compound?
A) 2,4-dimethylheptanedioic acid
B) 3,5-dimethylheptanedioic acid
C) 2,4-dimethylpentanedioic acid
D) 3,5-dimethylpentanedioic acid
E) 2,4-dimethylheptanoyl acid

Question

What is the IUPAC name for the following compound? 
A) 2,4-dimethylheptanedioic acid 
B) 3,5-dimethylheptanedioic acid 
C) 2,4-dimethylpentanedioic acid 
D) 3,5-dimethylpentanedioic acid 
E) 2,4-dimethylheptanoyl acid

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The compound contains two carboxylic acid groups attached to a seven-carbon chain with two methyl groups attached to the 3rd and 5th carbon atoms. Therefore, the correct IUPAC name is 3,5-dimethylheptanedioic acid.

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