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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature Objective Question

Question

In the name '2-chloro-5-methylheptane', which substituent comes first alphabetically?
Options
A Methyl
B Heptane
C Chloro
Correct Answer
D Two
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Chloro starts with 'c', which precedes 'm' for methyl in the alphabet.

Hint

Ignore the numbers when checking alphabetical order.

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