When drawing halogenated hydrocarbons (alkyl halides), follow the steps below. Refer to Sample Problem 10.1 and Communication example 2 on page 418 of the textbook.

1. Draw and number the parent chain (also known as the main chain).
   
   
2. Add the halogen atom(s) at the location(s) specified in the IUPAC name.
   
   
3. If you are drawing a structural diagram, complete the bonding by adding H atoms to the carbon atoms. If you are drawing a line structural diagram, remember that the intersections and ends of the lines represent the carbon atoms. Hydrogen atoms are not indicated, but halogen atoms are shown. Refer to Communication Example 2 on page 418 of the textbook.

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Complete Practice Question 1 on page 418 and Practice Questions 4 and 5 on page 419 of the textbook.

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