Question

question 6 (1 point)
use the following information to answer the next question.
the molecular structure of a compound is given below:
the iupac name of this compound is
a) non - 5 - yne
b) oct - 4 - yne
c) hex - 4 - yne
d) hept - 3 - yne
e) dec - 5 - yne

Explanation:

• Count the number of carbon atoms in the longest chain: There are 9 carbon atoms.
• Locate the triple bond: It is on the 5th carbon atom.
• According to IUPAC naming rules for alkynes, the name is non - 5 - yne.

Answer:

A. non - 5 - yne