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What is the IUPAC name of CH3CH2Br?

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What is the IUPAC name of CH3CH2Br?
  1. Bromoethane
  2. Ethyl bromide
  3. Bromomethane
  4. Ethane bromide

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the IUPAC name of CH3CH2Br?
  • Step 1: Identify the longest carbon chain in the molecule. In CH3CH2Br, there are two carbon atoms (C-C).
  • Step 2: Count the number of carbon atoms in the chain. There are 2 carbon atoms, so the base name is 'ethane'.
  • Step 3: Identify the substituent attached to the carbon chain. In this case, there is a bromine (Br) atom attached to one of the carbon atoms.
  • Step 4: Name the substituent. The bromine substituent is named 'bromo'.
  • Step 5: Combine the substituent name with the base name. Since there is one bromine substituent, the full name is 'bromo' + 'ethane' = 'Bromoethane'.
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