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Which of the following statements about CIP priorities are correct?

  1. A ranks higher than .
  2. B ranks higher than .
  3. C ranks higher than .
  4. D ranks higher than .

Answer: B, D

A: tert-butyl is and vinyl is at the first sphere: true. B: is and is ; compare the highest atoms first, , so wins: false. C: is and ethyl is ; so ethyl wins; isotope mass is a late tie-break only: false. D: both are at the first sphere; at the next sphere phenyl has branches while tert-butyl has , so phenyl wins: true. Correct: A and D.
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