Question: What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the formula C5H10?
Options:
Pentane
Cyclopentane
2-Pentene
1-Pentene
Correct Answer: Pentane
Solution:
C5H10 is an alkene and can be named as pentene, but without specifying the position, it is simply pentane.
What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the formula C5H10?
Practice Questions
Q1
What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the formula C5H10?
Pentane
Cyclopentane
2-Pentene
1-Pentene
Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions
What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the formula C5H10?
Step 1: Identify the molecular formula C5H10. Count the number of carbon (C) and hydrogen (H) atoms.
Step 2: Determine the degree of saturation. Since C5H10 has fewer hydrogens than C5H12 (which is a saturated alkane), it indicates that there is a double bond.
Step 3: Recognize that compounds with a double bond are called alkenes.
Step 4: Count the number of carbon atoms. There are 5 carbon atoms, which means the base name will be 'pent' (for 5 carbons).
Step 5: Since it is an alkene, the name will be 'pentene'.
Step 6: Note that without specifying the position of the double bond, the compound is simply referred to as pentene.
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