Question

The correct IUPAC name of the compound is

• A. $4-$ Bromo $-5-$ chloro $-3-$ iodohexane
• B. $3-$ Bromo $-2-$ chloro $-4-$ iodohexane
• C. $3-$ Bromo $-4-$ iodo $-2-$ chlorohexane
• D. $2-$ Bromo $-3-$ bromo $-4-$ iodohexane

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

The decreasing order of priority of prefix in numbering the carbon chain of an organic compound is
$\text{Bromo } > \, \text{Chloro } > \, \text{Iodo}$