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

Practice Questions

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

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the structure CH3-CH=CH-CH2-CH3?
  • Step 1: Identify the structure of the compound. The structure is CH3-CH=CH-CH2-CH3.
  • Step 2: Count the number of carbon atoms in the longest chain. There are 5 carbon atoms.
  • Step 3: Determine where the double bond is located. The double bond is between the second and third carbon atoms.
  • Step 4: Name the longest carbon chain. Since there are 5 carbon atoms, the base name is 'pentene'.
  • Step 5: Indicate the position of the double bond. The double bond starts at the second carbon, so we add '2-' to the name.
  • Step 6: Combine the information to get the IUPAC name. The final name is '2-pentene'.
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