Chemistry-Nomenclature
NEET Chemistry Nomenclature MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Easy-Class 12
Consider a compound where a chlorine atom is bonded to an sp2-hybridised carbon atom of a carbon-carbon double bond. Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for this compound?
A
Chloroethene
B
Vinyl chloride
C
Ethyl chloride
D
2-Chlorobutane
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In the IUPAC nomenclature system, when a chlorine atom is bonded to an sp2-hybridised carbon atom of a double bond, the compound is named as 'Chloroethene'.
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