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How is the direction of numbering chosen for substituents on a benzene ring?

Options

  1. AIn a clockwise direction
  2. BIn a counterclockwise direction
  3. CIn a way that minimizes the total numbers of substituents
  4. DIn a way that maximizes the total numbers of substituents

Correct answer

C. In a way that minimizes the total numbers of substituents

Step-by-step solution

The direction of numbering is chosen such that the next substituent gets the lowest number, minimizing the total numbers of substituents.

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