Answer: the structure given can be named as 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dimethyl-heptan-4-ol
Explanation:
The question requires us to determine the correct name for the chemical structure given:
To clarify the structure given, let's identify the carbons in the main chain:
Also, we need to identify the functional groups bonded to the carbons in the main chain:
Note that there are three types of functional groups (marked in different colors): 2 Cl atoms (green), 1 hydroxyl group (-OH, blue) and 2 methyl groups (-CH3, purple). Also, note that there are only two methyl groups in the chain, as the carbon numbered as "1" is part of the main chain and not a functional group bonded to it.
Now that we know the size of the main chain, its type (only single bonds between carbons) and the functional groups bonded to it, we can determine the name of the compound:
- main chain of 7 carbons only with single bonds: heptane
- name and position of functional groups: 2,3-dichloro; 4-alcohol, 5,6-dimethyl
Therefore, the complete name of this compound would be:
2,3-dichloro-5,6-dimethyl-heptan-4-ol
