Question

Suffix used for single bond, double bond and triple bond on carbon atoms respectively are:

• A. -ane, -yne, -ene
• B. -ene, -ane, -yne
• C. -ane, -ene, -yne
• D. -yne, -ene, -ane

Answer 1

The correct option is C

-ane, -ene, -yne

Let's take a look at the primary suffix used for the different carbon chains based on their nature.

$\begin{array}{ccc}\text{Nature of carbon chain}& \text{Primary suffix}& \text{Generic name}\\ \text{saturated C-C}& \text{-ane}& \text{Alkane}\\ \text{Unsaturated, C = C}& \text{-ene}& \text{Alkene}\\ \text{Unsaturated, C}\equiv \text{C}& \text{-yne}& \text{Alkyne}\end{array}$