Question 6
Introduction to Organic ChemistryThe organic compound above is
- A.2, 3-dimethylpent-2-ene
- B.2,3-dimethylpent-2,3-ene
- C.3,4-dimethyl
- D.3,4-dimethylpentene
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (2, 3-dimethylpent-2-ene)
Explanation
The longest chain has 5 carbons. Numbering from the end nearer the double bond puts the C=C at carbon 2 and the methyl groups on carbons 2 and 3: 2,3-dimethylpent-2-ene.