Question
Write the IUPAC names of the following structural formulae:
$\mathrm{CH}_3-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{Br}$

Answer

The number of carbon atoms in the longest chain$: 3$
Parent alkane : Propane Prefix functional group: Bromo
Assign the number:
ImageThe carbon atom to which the $-Br$ atom is attached is numbered as $C_1 $ and the other $C$ atoms are numbered accordingly.
Prefix parent: $1-$Bromopropane
IUPAC name: $1-$Bromopropane

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