The flame retardant below has been found to be an androgen agonist and may have a contribution to an increasing rate of occurrence of prostate cancer (J. Med. Chem. 2006, 7366). What is the correct term that describes the relative position of the bromides in this structure?

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The correct term for the relative position of the bromides in this structure is vicinal, which means they are adjacent to each other on the same carbon chain. The other answer choices (geminal, vinyl, aryl) do not describe the relative position of the bromides in this structure.

The Flame Retardant Below Has Been Found to Be an Androgen