Problem: What is the correct IUPAC name of this compound? Select one:a. 2, 4-dibromohexaneb. 2, 5-dibromohexanec. 1, 4-dibromo-1-methylpentaned. 2, 5-bromohexane 

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What is the correct IUPAC name of this compound? Select one:

a. 2, 4-dibromohexane

b. 2, 5-dibromohexane

c. 1, 4-dibromo-1-methylpentane

d. 2, 5-bromohexane 

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