Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Question:

The correct IUPAC name of the following compound is

Options:

4-Bromo-2-methylpent-2-ene

2-Bromo-3-methylpent-2-ene

2-Bromo-2-methylpent-2-ene

4-Bromo-3-methylpent-2-ene

Correct Answer:

4-Bromo-3-methylpent-2-ene

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → 4-Bromo-3-methylpent-2-ene

First, identify the longest carbon chain containing the double bond.

  • The longest chain has 5 carbon atomspentene
  • The double bond is between C-2 and C-3 → pent-2-ene
  • Substituents:
    • A methyl (–CH₃) group on C-3
    • A bromo (–Br) group on C-4

Arranging substituents alphabetically: 4-Bromo-3-methylpent-2-ene