Organic Chemistry As a Second Language, 3e: First Semester Topics

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Chapter 5 - Nomenclature - 5.4 Naming Substituents - Problems - Page 93: 5.29

Answer

The substitutents are: - 2 chloros. (The 2 chlorum atoms.)

Work Step by Step

1. Identify the parent chain: In this case, since there are no bifurcations, the parent chain is the connection between all carbons: 2. Check the atoms, or groups, that are left: - 2 Chlorines 3. Give they the proper name: - Chlorines receive the name "chloro" as a substituent.
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