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How is the longest chain of carbon atoms containing the functional group numbered?

Options

  1. AIn a random manner
  2. BIn a way that maximizes the carbon-carbon double bonds
  3. CIn a way that the functional group is attached to the carbon with the highest atomic number
  4. DIn a way so that the functional group is attached at the carbon with the lowest possible number in the chain

Correct answer

D. In a way so that the functional group is attached at the carbon with the lowest possible number in the chain

Step-by-step solution

The longest chain of carbon atoms containing the functional group is numbered in such a way that the functional group is attached at the carbon atom possessing the lowest possible number in the chain.

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