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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature Objective Question

Question

What is the term for two different longest chains of the same length?
Options
A Isomers
B A tie in parent chain length
Correct Answer
C Polymerization
D Functional isomers
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

This requires a tie-breaker rule (more substituents).

Hint

It happens when multiple paths offer the same carbon count.

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