STANDARD Chemistry IUPAC Nomenclature MCQ Question
The correct IUPAC name of the compound is
3-heptyl-5-methylhept-3-ene
5,6-diethyl-3-methyldec-4-ene
5-butyl-3-methyloct-4-ene
8-methyl-3-propylhex-3-ene
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The longest carbon chain in the compound consists of 10 carbon atoms, making it a decane derivative. The double bond is located at the 4th carbon, and there are ethyl groups at the 5th and 6th positions and a methyl group at the 3rd position. Therefore, the correct IUPAC name is 5,6-diethyl-3-methyldec-4-ene.
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