Organic Nomenclature

Organic Nomenclature

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What is the IUPAC name of this compound?

(A) ortho-para-bromobenzene

(B) 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene

(C) 1,3,4-tribromobenzene

(D) 1,4,6-tribromobenzene

(E) 1,2,4-tribromobenzene

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