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How is the placement of an abbreviated ligand determined in alphabetical order in nomenclature?

Options

  1. ABy its charge
  2. BBy its size
  3. CBy the first letter of the abbreviation
  4. DBy its complexity

Correct answer

C. By the first letter of the abbreviation

Step-by-step solution

In nomenclature, the placement of an abbreviated ligand in alphabetical order is determined by the first letter of the abbreviation.

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