The parent chain is numbered so that the multiple bonds have the :
A
Highest number
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B
No number
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C
Lowest number
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D
Both B and C
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Solution
The correct option is C Lowest number The parent chain is numbered so that the multiple bonds have the lowest numbers (double and triple bonds have priority over alkyl and halo substituents).