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Number the carbons of the parent chain from the end that gives the substituents the ………. Number.
a) greatest                                            

b) lowest
c) both a & b                                       

d) none of these

b

The parent name is placed …….. and the substituents is preceded by the number showing its location on the chain.
a) 1st                                                     

b) last
c) second                                              

d) third

b


c

When two or more branches are present, give each substituent a number corresponding to its location on ……….chain.
a) smallest                                            

b) longest
c) both a & b                                       

d) none of these


b

When there are two chains of equal length, choose the one with the greater number of branches as the ………
a) parent                                              

b) daughter
c) both a & b                                       

d) none of these

a

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