Chemistry question: Name this molecule.

3–methylhexane.

Explanation:

To effectively name the compound given in the question, do the following:

1. Locate the longest continuous carbon chain. This gives the parent name of the compound.

2. Identify the substituent attached to the compound.

3. Locate the position of substituent in the compound using the lowest possible count.

4. Combine the above to get the name of the compound.

Now, let us name the compound with the illustration given above.

1. The longest continuous carbon chain is carbon 6 i.e Hexane

2. The substituent attached to compound is methyl i.e CH3.

3. The substituent i.e CH3 is located at carbon 3.

4. We shall combine the above to get the name of the compound. Therefore, the name of the compound is:

3–methylhexane.

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