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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature Objective Question
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Question

What must the parent chain of an alkene always contain?
Options
A All substituents
B Only single bonds
C Both carbon atoms of the double bond
Correct Answer
D The maximum number of hydrogen atoms
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The parent chain must include the double bond even if a longer chain exists elsewhere in the molecule.

Hint

The 'suffix' functional group must be part of the root.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: IUPAC Nomenclature
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 878 of 1999
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