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How is the numbering of carbon atoms done when two substituent groups are in equivalent positions?

Options

  1. AThe lower number is given to the one coming first in the alphabetical listing.
  2. BThe higher number is given to the one coming first in the alphabetical listing.
  3. CThe numbers are added together to determine the final position.
  4. DThe numbers are assigned randomly.

Correct answer

A. The lower number is given to the one coming first in the alphabetical listing.

Step-by-step solution

When two substituent groups are in equivalent positions, the lower number is given to the one coming first in the alphabetical listing.

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