Question

What is the correct IUPAC naming of $CH{F}_{2}CBrClF?$

• A. 1-Bromo-1-chloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane
• B. 1-Bromo-1-chloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethene
• C. 2-Bromo-2-chloro-1,1,2-trifluoroethane
• D. 2-Bromo-2-chloro-1,1,2-trifluoroethene

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1-Bromo-1-chloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane

There are only two C atoms in the compound and only single bonds with two F atoms at C-2 and one of each F, Cl and Br at C-1.