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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature Objective Question
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Question

How are substituents ordered when writing the final IUPAC name?
Options
A By molecular weight
B By coordinate number
C Alphabetically
Correct Answer
D By the number of carbons in the branch
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Substituents are listed in alphabetical order, regardless of their position on the chain.

Hint

Use the letters A to Z.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: IUPAC Nomenclature
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 874 of 1999
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