Is my new Apple Pencil comparable with my iPad 8th generation 10.2”Can’t seem to pair it

Here is the definitive compatibility list for Apple Pencil and iPad.

Apple Pencil (2nd generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with these iPad models: 

• iPad Air (4th generation)
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) and later
• iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) and later

Apple Pencil (1st generation)

You can use Apple Pencil (1st generation) with these iPad models:

• iPad (8th generation)
• iPad mini (5th generation)
• iPad (7th generation)
• iPad (6th generation)
• iPad Air (3rd generation)
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st or 2nd generation)
• iPad Pro 10.5-inch
• iPad Pro 9.7-inch

Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model.

If your iPad and Pencil are compatible, this support page details pairing and operation of your Pencil:

Connect Apple Pencil with your iPad - Apple Support

Should you continue to have difficulties, this os one of the better troubleshooting guide:

https://appletoolbox.com/apple-pencil-not-working-heres-our-troubleshooting-guide/

Both are new products so they should pair.

Which version of Apple Pencil do you have?

Then I was wrong and maybe they bought the wrong one.