NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryPractice
The correct IUPAC name of the compound is
Options
- A4-Bromo-5-chloro-3-iodohexane
- B3-Bromo-2-chloro-4-iodohexane
- C3-Bromo-4-iodo -2-chlorohexane
- D2-Bromo-3-bromo-4-iodohexane
Correct answer
B. 3-Bromo-2-chloro-4-iodohexane
Step-by-step solution
The decreasing order of priority of prefix in numbering the carbon chain of an organic compound is Bromo > Chloro > Iodo