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Multiple Choice
Determine the IUPAC name of the following molecule
A
5-bromo-5-fluoro-3-heptene
B
3-bromo-3-ethyl-3-fluoro-5-hexene
C
4-bromo-2-ethyl-4-fluoro-1-hexene
D
5-bromo-5-fluoro-3-methyleneheptene
Verified step by step guidance
1
Identify the longest carbon chain in the molecule that contains the highest priority functional group, which in this case is the alkene group. This will determine the base name of the compound.
Number the carbon atoms in the longest chain starting from the end nearest to the highest priority functional group, which is the double bond in this case. This ensures the lowest possible numbers for the substituents and the double bond.
Identify and name all substituents attached to the main carbon chain. In this molecule, the substituents include bromo, fluoro, and ethyl groups.
Assign a number to each substituent based on its position on the main carbon chain. Ensure that the substituents are listed in alphabetical order in the final name, regardless of their position numbers.
Combine the names and numbers of the substituents with the base name of the compound, ensuring that the position of the double bond is indicated by the lowest possible number. The final IUPAC name should reflect the correct structure and substituent positions.