Why do we insert a numeric multiplier after group positions when naming an isomer?
**Question:** Why do we insert a numeric multiplier after group positions when naming an isomer?
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Lauren H. answered • 03/30/19
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So that we can know the location of the group - ie the carbon to which the group is attached.
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