What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the formula C5H10?
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What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the formula C5H10?
Pentane
Cyclopentane
2-Pentene
1-Pentene
C5H10 is an alkene and can be named as pentene, but without specifying the position, it is simply pentane.
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Q: What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the formula C5H10?
Solution: C5H10 is an alkene and can be named as pentene, but without specifying the position, it is simply pentane.
Steps: 6
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.
