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

Practice Questions

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

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the IUPAC name of CH2=CH-CH2-CH3?
  • Step 1: Identify the longest continuous chain of carbon atoms in the molecule. In this case, there are 4 carbon atoms.
  • Step 2: Count the number of carbon atoms. Since there are 4 carbon atoms, the base name will be 'butane'.
  • Step 3: Determine the presence of a double bond. The formula CH2=CH-CH2-CH3 shows a double bond between the first and second carbon atoms.
  • Step 4: Since there is a double bond, change the suffix from 'ane' to 'ene'. This gives us 'butene'.
  • Step 5: Number the carbon chain starting from the end closest to the double bond. The double bond starts at the first carbon, so we label it as 1-butene.
  • Step 6: Combine the information to write the full IUPAC name: 1-Butene.
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