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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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What is the correct IUPAC name for the compound (CH₃)₂C=CH₂?
Options
A 2-Methylpropene
B Isobutene
C 2-Methylprop-1-ene
D Both A and C
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The four-carbon chain with a double bond at C1 and a methyl at C2 gives 2-methylprop-1-ene (or 2-methylpropene).

Hint

Terminal alkene with branching.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 395 of 1999
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