Question

The correct IUPAC name for following compound is:

• A. 4-ethyl-3-propyl-hex-1-ene
• B. 3-ethyl-4-ethenyl-heptane
• C. 3-ethyl-4-propyl-hex-5-ene
• D. 3-(1-ethylpropyl)-hex-1-ene

Answer 1

The correct option is A 4-ethyl-3-propyl-hex-1-ene

According to IUPAC convention, longest carbon chain with maximum branching is chosen that include alkene with highest priority.
4−ethyl−3−propyl−hex−1−ene.