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Name the following alkane molecule:

5–bromo–9–chlorodecane

Explanation:

To name the compound given above, the following must be obtained:

1. The longest continuous carbon chain. This gives the parent name of the compound.

2. The substituent group attached to the compound.

3. Position of the substituent group.

4. Combine the above to obtain the name.

Now, we shall determine the name of the compound as follow:

1. The longest continuous carbon chain is 10. Thus, the parent name of the compound is decane.

2. The substituent groups attached to the compound are:

I. Bromine (Br) => Bromo

II. Chlorine (Cl) => Chloro

3. The position of the substituent groups are:

I. Br => carbon 5

II. Cl => carbon 9

NOTE: numbering is done alphabetically.

4. Therefore, the name of the compound is:

5–bromo–9–chlorodecane

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