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What is the strict rule for arranging the bracket numbers in the nomenclature of Bicyclo compounds?IUPAC and Nomenclature Chemistry Question

Question

What is the strict rule for arranging the bracket numbers in the nomenclature of Bicyclo compounds?

Answer: B

💡 Solution & Explanation

For bicyclo compounds, the numbers inside the brackets $[x.y.z]$ represent the number of carbons in each of the three bridges and must be ordered from largest to smallest (decreasing order).

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