The IUPAC nomenclature of the following molecules: [A naphthalene structure with CH3 groups at three — AITS & Test Series Chemistry Question
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The IUPAC nomenclature of the following molecules: [A naphthalene structure with CH3 groups at three positions]
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Answer: A
💡 Solution & Explanation
1, 6, 7-Trimethylnaphthalene, with lowest sets of locants preferred over 2, 3, 5- Trimethylnaphthalene, with lowest sum of locants.
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