What is the IUPAC name of CH₃CH₂CH(Br)CH₂CH₃ ?

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3-Bromopentane Correct 2-Bromopentane 1-Bromopentane 4-Bromopentane

The compound has a five-carbon chain (pentane) with bromine on the third carbon. The name is 3-bromopentane.

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