Q.
The IUPAC name of compound shown below is
A) 2-bromo-6- chlorocyclohex-1-ene
B) 6-bromo-2-chlorocyclohexene
C) 3-bromo-1-chlorocyclohexene
D) 1-bromo-3-chlorocyclohexene
Explanation
(c)
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Unsaturation (double bond) is given priority over halogen, then lowest set of locants. So, the correct IUPAC name is 3-bromo-1-chlorocyclohexene.
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