Q. The correct IUPAC name of the compound is $CH_{3} - CH - CH - CH - CH_{2} - CH_{3}$ $|$ $|$ $|$ $Cl$ $Br$ $I$
A) 4-bromo-5-chloro-3-iodo hexane
B) 3-bromo-2-chloro-4-iodo hexane
C) 3-bromo-4-iodo -2-chloro hexane
D) 2-bromo-3-bromo-4-iodo hexane
Explanation
(b)
The decreasing order of priority of prefix in numbering the carbon chain of an organic compound is
$Bromo\ > \ Chloro\ > \ Iodo$
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