Question

The IUPAC name of the following compound is ethyl 4 - bromo - 3 - chlorobenzoate

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Ether is functional group and function group is given lower numbering i.e numbering will start from there.

As according to alphabetical order $Br$ is given preference while writting name chloride so name of compound is $4-$bromo $-3-$chloro-ethylbenzoate