Select the correct IUPAC name for the following molecule form the list below. Br Br CI 6-chloro-2,4-dibromoctane 2, 4-bromo-6-chloroctane 2, 4-dibromo-6-chloroctane 2-bromo-4-bromo-6-chloroctane

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**Naming Organic Compounds: Practice Question**

**Question:**
Select the correct International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) name for the following molecule from the list below.

**Molecular Structure:**
The structure depicts an organic molecule with a chain of eight carbon (C) atoms. Two bromine (Br) atoms and one chlorine (Cl) atom are attached to the carbon chain. The substituents are located at different atoms in the carbon chain:
- A bromine (Br) atom is attached to the second carbon.
- Another bromine (Br) atom is attached to the fourth carbon.
- A chlorine (Cl) atom is attached to the sixth carbon.

**Answer Choices:**
- 6-chloro-2,4-dibromooctane
- 2, 4-bromo-6-chlorooctane
- 2, 4-dibromo-6-chlorooctane
- 2-bromo-4-bromo-6-chlorooctane

**Explanation:**
The correct IUPAC name must follow the rules for naming organic compounds. Number the carbon chain from the end giving the substituents the lowest possible numbers. Thus, the substituents are on carbons 2, 4, and 6.

**Correct Answer:**
**2,4-dibromo-6-chlorooctane**
Transcribed Image Text:**Naming Organic Compounds: Practice Question** **Question:** Select the correct International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) name for the following molecule from the list below. **Molecular Structure:** The structure depicts an organic molecule with a chain of eight carbon (C) atoms. Two bromine (Br) atoms and one chlorine (Cl) atom are attached to the carbon chain. The substituents are located at different atoms in the carbon chain: - A bromine (Br) atom is attached to the second carbon. - Another bromine (Br) atom is attached to the fourth carbon. - A chlorine (Cl) atom is attached to the sixth carbon. **Answer Choices:** - 6-chloro-2,4-dibromooctane - 2, 4-bromo-6-chlorooctane - 2, 4-dibromo-6-chlorooctane - 2-bromo-4-bromo-6-chlorooctane **Explanation:** The correct IUPAC name must follow the rules for naming organic compounds. Number the carbon chain from the end giving the substituents the lowest possible numbers. Thus, the substituents are on carbons 2, 4, and 6. **Correct Answer:** **2,4-dibromo-6-chlorooctane**
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