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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature Objective Question

Question

Which of the following prefixes is NOT ignored when alphabetizing substituents?
Options
A Di-
B Tri-
C Iso-
Correct Answer
D Sec-
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The 'iso' prefix is considered part of the name for alphabetizing (e.g., isopropyl is alphabetized under 'i').

Hint

Prefixes separated by hyphens like sec- and tert- are usually ignored.

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