Chemistry-(general)
NEET Chemistry (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Easy-Class 11
A diagram shows different structural isomers of alkenes corresponding to C5H10. Which of the following is the IUPAC name for the structure represented as CH3 - CH = CH - CH2 - CH3?
A
Pent-2-ene
B
Pent-1-ene
C
2-Methylbut-2-ene
D
3-Methylbut-1-ene
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The structure CH3 - CH = CH - CH2 - CH3 is correctly named Pent-2-ene, as the double bond starts at the second carbon atom from the end of the longest chain.
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