Question

true or false 2 points
the appropriate iupac name of the compound below is 4 - fluoro - 5,5 - dimethylhexane
true
false

Explanation:

Step1: Identify longest carbon - chain

The longest carbon - chain has 6 carbons (hexane).

Step2: Number the carbon - chain

When numbering, we should give the lowest possible numbers to the substituents. Starting from the end closer to the substituents, the correct numbering gives 2 - fluoro - 2,3 - dimethylhexane instead of 4 - fluoro - 5,5 - dimethylhexane. So the given name is incorrect.

Answer:

False