Select the Correct Name for the Following Compound

question 29

Multiple Choice

Select the correct name for the following compound.

• A)1-chloro-2-ethyl-3-propylcyclohexane
• B)1-chloro-2-ethyl-3-propylcyclohexene
• C)1-chloro- ortho-ethylpropylbenzene
• D)1-chloro- meta-ethylpropylbenzene
• E)1-chloro-2-ethyl-3-propylbenzene

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Definitions:

Major Organic Product

Refers to the principal product resulting from an organic chemical reaction, often the desired compound in synthetic chemistry pathways.

Dehydrohalogenation

A chemical reaction that involves the removal of a hydrogen atom and a halogen atom from an organic molecule, typically leading to the formation of an alkene.

Alkyl Halide

Organic compounds containing a halogen atom bonded to an alkyl group, widely used in organic synthesis and industrial applications.

Reaction Mechanism

The detailed process or pathway through which reactants are converted into products in a chemical reaction.