Identify any errors in the name of each hydrocarbon?

[nesan]

Homework Statement

Identify any errors in the name of each hydrocarbon?

2,4-diethyloctane

The Attempt at a Solution

I drew a complete diagram of the molecule but I still do not understand what is wrong with it.

Thank you.

 

[Borek]

Try to name the structure you have drawn. What is the first step?

 

[nesan]

I actually figured it out after an hour of struggling. TY :]

What confused me was that the main carbon chain doesn't have to be linear.

 

[Borek]

It doesn't matter how it is drawn - single bonds rotate.