The correct structure of 2, 6-dimethyl-dec-4-ene is
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Answer
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Solution
2,6-Dimethyldec-4-ene: CH3-CH(CH3)-CH2-CH=CH-CH(CH3)-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH3
In every structure the longest chain has 10 C; number it from the end that gives the double bond the lowest locant.
(1) From the isopropyl end: CH3 at C-2, C-4 = C-5, CH3 at C-6 ⇒ 2,6-dimethyldec-4-ene
(2) Double bond C-3, CH3 at C-6 and C-9 ⇒ 6,9-dimethyldec-3-ene
(3) Double bond C-3, CH3 at C-2 and C-6 ⇒ 2,6-dimethyldec-3-ene
(4) Double bond C-5, CH3 at C-2 and C-6 ⇒ 2,6-dimethyldec-5-ene
Answer: (1)