Organic Nomenclature

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What is the IUPAC name of this compound?

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You did not correctly assign numbers to the modifiers by first giving priority to the functional group present in this compound.

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This choice indicates more carbon atoms than are actually present in the main chain.

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The modifier must be assigned a number that indicates where it is attached to the main chain.

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You have incorrectly named the functional group present in this compound.

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