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What is the name of trans-2-chloro-3-iodo-2-pentene?
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  1. A
    trans-3-iodo-4-chloro-3-pentene
  2. B
    cis-3-chloro-3-iodo-2-pentene
  3. C
    trans-2-chloro-3-iodo-2-pentene
  4. D
    cis-3-iodo-4-chloro-3-pentene

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Number the chain to give the double bond and substituents the lowest possible positions. The groups and are on opposite sides in a trans configuration.
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What is the name of trans-2-chloro-3-iodo-2-pentene?
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A
trans-3-iodo-4-chloro-3-pentene
B
cis-3-chloro-3-iodo-2-pentene
C
trans-2-chloro-3-iodo-2-pentene
D
cis-3-iodo-4-chloro-3-pentene

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