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State whether the following statement is True or False. While naming a compound according to IUPAC, the substituent occurring at the lower number is written first.

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State whether the following statement is True or False.

While naming a compound according to IUPAC, the substituent occurring at the lower number is written first.

True or False
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Solution

This statement is false.

Explanation:

According to IUPAC rules, prefixes for substituents are listed in alphabetical order, regardless of their locant numbers.

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Chapter 12: Organic Chemistry - Intext Question [Page 239]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 12 Organic Chemistry
Intext Question | Q 1. (iv) | Page 239
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