Question

what is the iupac name of above compound

Answer 1

Answer:

2-methylbut-2-ene

Explanation:

you take the longest carbon chain which in this case is

CH3-CH=C-CH3

then you find out it there is a double or a Triple bond between the carbon atoms which in this case is

CH=C

then you give the smallest number to the double bond which in this case is "2"

then see the what is add to the chain which in this case is a methyl on the second carbon

hence the name

2-methylbut-2-ene