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Question

Write the name of the following compound :

H3C-CH2-CH2-CH2-CC-H


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Solution

Step 1: Determination of root word

  • Select the continuous chain with the maximum number of Carbon atoms.
  • Here the chain is having 6 Carbon atoms, hence the root word will be ‘Hex’

H3C6-C5H2-C4H2-C3H2-C2C1-H

Step 2: Determination of names and positions of locants

  • There is one substituent (Triple bond ()) at 1 position.

Step 3:Determination of Suffix

  • As this hydrocarbon is unsaturated with a triple bond hence, the suffix will be ‘yne’

Name of the compound: 1-Hexyne.


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