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Per NCERT §8.5.2 (rule 1), the first step in naming a branched alkane is to identify which feature?
AMost branched carbon
BHeaviest substituent
CSmallest carbon chain
DLongest carbon chain
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Longest carbon chain
NCERT §8.5.2 rule 1: select the longest continuous chain as the parent (gives lowest locants to substituents).
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