IUPAC name of the following compound is: |
4-Bromopent-2-ene 2-Bromopent-2-ene 3-Bromopent-2-ene 4-Bromopent-3-ene |
4-Bromopent-2-ene |
The correct answer is Option (1) → 4-Bromopent-2-ene 1. Choose the longest chain containing C=C 2. Give double bond lowest locant 3. Then number substituents Step 1: Identify the longest chain containing the double bond From the structure: $CH_3-CH=C-CH(Br)-CH_3$ That is a 5-carbon chain pent. Step 2: Number the chain Rule: Double bond gets the lowest possible number. Numbering from the left:
Double bond is between C2 and C3 $\rightarrow$ pent-2-ene. If we numbered from right, double bond would be at 3 $\rightarrow$ not preferred. Step 3: Position of substituent Bromine is on carbon 4. So name = 4-Bromopent-2-ene |