Write the IUPAC name of the following compound :
$C H_{3} - C H | B r - C H_{2} - C H | C l - C H_{3}$

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2-bromo-4-chloropentane

In this molecule, when we follow the least locant rule we get bromine to be at the 2nd carbon and chlorine at the 4th carbon. One might make the mistake of calling this 4-bromo-2-chloropentane. Then we should keep in mind the starting letter of the substituents.

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