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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature Objective Question

Question

What is the name for a compound containing both a double bond and a triple bond?
Options
A Diyne
B Diene
C Enyne
Correct Answer
D Alkane
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A molecule with both an alkene (-ene) and an alkyne (-yne) is an enyne.

Hint

Combines both suffixes.

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