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A compound contains both an $-OH$ group and a $C=C$ bond. According to the numbering rules, which part should receive the lowest locant first?

AThe double bond
BThe substituent with alphabetical precedence
CThe principal functional group
DThe longest chain end chosen arbitrarily
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. The principal functional group
The lowest locant rule gives priority first to the principal functional group. Therefore, when an alcohol and a double bond are both present, numbering is chosen so that the $-OH$ group gets the lowest possible number before considering the multiple bond.
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