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Chapter 20: Q20.3 CYL (page 1104)

Name the following molecule:

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The name of the given molecule is \(3,3 - dibromo - 2 - iodopentane\).

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Definition of IUPAC Name

The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) nomenclature of organic chemistry is a technique for naming organic chemical compounds that are approved in chemical nomenclature. It's in the Journal of Organic Chemistry's Nomenclature.

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Explanation for the determination of the name of the given molecule

The given molecule contains five carbon atoms which is the longest chain and are named pentane. It contains two bromo groups and one iodo group on the third and second carbon. These side groups will be used as prefixes.

Hence, the name of the molecule is \(3,3 - dibromo - 2 - iodopentane\).

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