What is the IUPAC name of the following compound?
CH3−CH2−C|CH3=CH−CH2−CH3|CH−CH2−CH3
3,6-Dimethyl-3-octene
Parent chain is
1CH3−2CH2−3C|CH3=4CH−5CH2−CH36|CH−7CH2−8CH3
Word root ⇒ oct
Double bond ⇒ suffix ⇒ ene
Two methyl groups at C3 and C5 ⇒ 3,6-dimethyl
Therefore, 3,6-Dimethyl-3-octene