AIPMT MAINS2010Chemistry-Hydrocarbons

AIPMT MAINS 2010 Chemistry Nomenclature of Alkenes and Alkynes MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

The IUPAC name of the compound CH₃CH=CHC≡CH is

A

Pent4yn2enePent^{-4}-yn^{-2}-ene

B

Pent3en1ynePent^{-3}-en^{-1}-yne

C

Pent2en4ynePent^{-2}-en^{-4}-yne

D

Pent1yn3enePent^{-1}-yn^{-3}-ene

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The correct IUPAC naming follows the lowest locant rule for multiple bonds.

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