In the R,S system, which of the following alkyl groups has highest priority?
A) butyl
B) ethyl
C) methyl
D) propyl

Name: In the R,S system, which of the following alkyl groups has highest priority? A) butyl B) ethyl C) methyl D) propyl
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In the R,S system, priority is assigned based on the atomic number of the atoms directly attached to the chiral center. Butyl has the highest atomic number (4) among the given alkyl groups, hence it has the highest priority.

In the R,S System, Which of the Following Alkyl Groups