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The following are incorrect efforts at naming certain compounds. What are the correct IUPAC names?
a) propyl chloride
b) isobutyl iodide
c) t-butyl bromide
d) ethyl bromide

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Solution provides names for four compounds. The carbon chains according to IUPAC are given.

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