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

Practice Questions

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What is the IUPAC name of the compound CH3-CH2-CH2-CH=CH2?
  1. 1-pentene
  2. 2-pentene
  3. 3-pentene
  4. 1-butene

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the IUPAC name of the compound CH3-CH2-CH2-CH=CH2?
  • Step 1: Identify the number of carbon atoms in the compound. The structure CH3-CH2-CH2-CH=CH2 has 5 carbon atoms.
  • Step 2: Determine the longest continuous chain of carbon atoms. In this case, the longest chain is 5 carbons long.
  • Step 3: Check for any double bonds in the chain. There is a double bond between the first and second carbon atoms.
  • Step 4: Number the carbon chain starting from the end closest to the double bond. This means the double bond is at carbon 1.
  • Step 5: Use the IUPAC naming rules. Since there are 5 carbons in the chain and a double bond at the first carbon, the name is 1-pentene.
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