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CHM 102 Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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What is the correct IUPAC name for CH₃-CH=CH-CH₃?
Options
A 1-Butene
B 2-Butene
C But-2-ene
D Both B and C
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The double bond is between C2 and C3, so 2-butene or but-2-ene. Both are correct IUPAC names.

Hint

Internal alkene.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 788 of 1999
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