GKFix MCQ Question

Why is 2,5,6-trimethyloctane the correct name instead of 3,4,7-trimethyloctane?

• A. Because methyl groups are identical
• B. Because 3,4,7 has a higher sum
• C. Because octane has eight carbons
• D. Because 2,5,6 has lower locant numbers at the first point of difference