Question

IUPAC name of
H\(_3\)C - C = CH - CH\(_2\) - CH\(_3\) Cl

• A. 2-chloro pentene-2
• B. 4-chloro pentene-3
• C. 2-chloro pentene-3
• D. 4-chloro pentene-4

Hint:

Follow the rules for naming compounds with double bonds and functional groups when determining the IUPAC name.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The correct IUPAC name is 2-chloro pentene-3 because the double bond starts at the second carbon atom, and the chlorine atom is attached to the second carbon of the chain.