What is the IUPAC name for CH3-CH2-CH=CH2?

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What is the IUPAC name for CH3-CH2-CH=CH2?
  1. Butene
  2. Propene
  3. Butyne
  4. Pentene

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the IUPAC name for CH3-CH2-CH=CH2?
  • Step 1: Identify the longest continuous chain of carbon atoms in the molecule. In this case, there are 4 carbon atoms.
  • Step 2: Determine the type of bond present. The molecule has a double bond (indicated by '=') between the third and fourth carbon atoms.
  • Step 3: Count the total number of carbon atoms. There are 4 carbon atoms, which corresponds to the prefix 'but-' in IUPAC nomenclature.
  • Step 4: Since there is a double bond, we need to indicate its position. The double bond starts at the first carbon in the chain, so we use '1-' to indicate this.
  • Step 5: Combine the prefix and the suffix for alkenes. The suffix for a double bond is '-ene'.
  • Step 6: Put it all together. The IUPAC name is 'but-1-ene', but it is commonly referred to simply as 'butene'.
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