Questions: What is the IUPAC name of the molecule shown?
Transcript text: What is the IUPAC name of the molecule shown?
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify the Longest Carbon Chain
The longest carbon chain in the molecule contains four carbon atoms.
Step 2: Identify the Functional Group
The molecule contains a triple bond, which is characteristic of an alkyne.
Step 3: Number the Carbon Chain
Number the carbon chain from the end nearest to the triple bond to give the triple bond the lowest possible number. The triple bond starts at carbon 2.