The following structure is a proteasome inhibitor that may find application in treating cervical cancer (J. Med. Chem. 2011, 449). The halides in this structure may be classified as ________ and ________.

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The two halides in the structure are located on adjacent carbon atoms, making them vicinal halides. Additionally, they are both attached to an aromatic ring, making them aryl halides. Therefore, the correct classification for the halides in this structure is vicinal and aryl.

The Following Structure Is a Proteasome Inhibitor That May Find