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Published on: August 14, 2026
When two or more prefixes are attached to the parent or principal chain, then these prefixes are arranged in the alphabetical order. While arranging prefixes is alphabetical order, multiplicative affixes like di–, tri, tera– etc (if any) are not considered except for in case of substituted substituents.
(i) Give the IUPAC name :
A
3– Bromo – 2–Methylpentane 1–Chloro –2–Bromobutane 2–Methyl–3– (1,2,2– trichloroethyl) hexane
B
2–Methyl – 3– Bromo pentane 2–Bromo – 1–chlorobutane 2–Methyl–4–(1,2dichloromonoethyl)heptanes
C
3–Methyl – 2–Bromo pentane 1–Bromo – 2–chlorobutane 2–Methyl–3–(1,2,3– trichloroethyl) hexanol
D
2–Bromo – 3–Methylpentane (ii) Give IUPAC name –
2–Chloro – 1–bromobutane (iii) Give IUPAC name for the compound – 
1,1,2–trichloro–3–(methyl ethyl) Hexane
2–Chloro – 1–bromobutane (iii) Give IUPAC name for the compound – 1,1,2–trichloro–3–(methyl ethyl) Hexane
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
(i)
Sol. 3– Bromo – 2–Methylpentane
(ii)
Sol. 2–Bromo – 1–chlorobutane
(iii)
Sol. 2–Methyl–4–(1,2dichloromonoethyl)heptanes
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