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How are branched chain alkanes named according to IUPAC rules?

Options

  1. AThe longest carbon chain is identified as the parent chain, and branches are numbered from left to right.
  2. BThe longest carbon chain is identified as the parent chain, and branches are numbered from right to left.
  3. CThe branch with the most carbon atoms is selected as the parent chain, and branches are numbered in ascending
  4. DThe branch with the most carbon atoms is selected as the parent chain, and branches are numbered in descending

Correct answer

A. The longest carbon chain is identified as the parent chain, and branches are numbered from left to right.

Step-by-step solution

According to IUPAC rules, the longest carbon chain is identified as the parent chain, and branches are numbered from left to right.

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