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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Organic Nomenclature Question: How do I name this alkene? http://prntscr.com/2iw3rp The answer is: 1,6,8-triethyl-2,5-dimethylcycloocta-1,3,6-triene. But I don't understand how/why we number the carbons in that order.

OpenStudy (wolfe8):

It goes like this I think |dw:1389581194762:dw| I guess we try to make the numbers as small as possible? Sorry I'm not sure. I'm just trying here since it's been 20 mins since you posted.

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