What is the IUPAC name for the following compound?
A) 1-amino-2-chloro-5-bromobenzene
B) 5-bromo-2-chloroaniline
C) 1-chloro-4-bromo-2-aniline
D) 4-bromo-1-chloro-2-aniline

Question

What is the IUPAC name for the following compound? 
A) 1-amino-2-chloro-5-bromobenzene 
B) 5-bromo-2-chloroaniline 
C) 1-chloro-4-bromo-2-aniline 
D) 4-bromo-1-chloro-2-aniline

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct name for the compound is 5-bromo-2-chloroaniline, as the substituents are named in alphabetical order based on the priority set by the IUPAC rules.

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