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Representations of Organic Compounds

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Write the IUPAC names of the following compounds:
${CH}_{2} = {CH}_{2}$

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Determination of Root Word
Here, the given compound represents the straight-chain structure of hydrocarbon.
There are 2 carbon atoms in the longest chain.
Hence, the root word will be ‘Eth’.
$\overset{1}{C} H_{2} = \overset{2}{C} H_{2}$
Determination of name and position of locants
In the given structure no substituent group is attached to the Carbon atom.
The given compound has one double bond between carbon atoms.
So, it is an unsaturated hydrocarbon.
Determination of the suffix
As this compound is unsaturated hydrocarbons and consists of a double bond, the suffix is ” ene“.
The name of the Hydrocarbon is "Ethene".

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