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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Question:

What is the correct IUPAC name of the given compound?

 

Options:

1-Bromo-1-chloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane

2-Bromo-2-chloro-1,1,2-trifluoroethane

2-Bromo-2-chloro-1,1,2-trifluoroethene

1-Bromo-1-chloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethene

Correct Answer:

1-Bromo-1-chloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane

Explanation:

There are only two C atoms in the compounds and only single bonds with two F atoms at C-2 and one of each F, Cl and Br at C-1.