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Nomenclature of Organic Compounds Nomenclature of Organic Compounds MCQs #Multiple-Bond Locants

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When a double bond and a triple bond are equally distant from opposite ends of the parent chain, which bond receives the lower locant?

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Correct Answer: B) The double bond gets the lower locant

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If both directions give the same set of multiple-bond locants, the double bond receives the lower locant. Therefore, numbering starts from the end nearer the double bond.

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