What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the structure CH3-CH2-C≡C-CH3?

Practice Questions

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What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the structure CH3-CH2-C≡C-CH3?
  1. 1-Pentyne
  2. 2-Pentyne
  3. 3-Pentyne
  4. Butyne

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the structure CH3-CH2-C≡C-CH3?
  • Step 1: Identify the longest carbon chain in the compound. In this case, the longest chain has 5 carbon atoms.
  • Step 2: Count the number of carbon atoms in the chain. There are 5 carbon atoms, so the base name is 'pent' (for pentane).
  • Step 3: Identify the type of bond present. The structure has a triple bond (C≡C), which indicates that it is an alkyne.
  • Step 4: Since it is an alkyne, we change 'pentane' to 'pentyne'.
  • Step 5: Determine the position of the triple bond. The triple bond is between the second and third carbon atoms.
  • Step 6: Indicate the position of the triple bond in the name. Since the triple bond starts at the second carbon, we name it '2-pentyne'.
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