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Question
Which of the following represent the correct IUPAC name for the compound concerned?
Options
2-Chloro-4-methylpentane
4-Chloro-2-methylpentane
MCQ
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Solution
2-Chloro-4-methylpentane
Explanation:
If the substituents are present in the equivalent position of the parent chain, then the lower number is given to the one that comes first in the name according to the alphabetical order. Hence, the correct IUPAC name of the given compound is 2-chloro-4-methylpentane.
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