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How are the carbons in a chain numbered when naming alkenes?
How are the carbons in a chain numbered when naming alkenes?
- To give the double bond carbons the highest possible numbers
- To give the double bond carbons the lowest possible numbers (correct)
- To give the substituents the lowest possible numbers
- To give the longest chain the lowest possible numbers
What is another term for an alkene?
What is another term for an alkene?
- Aromatic
- Alkane
- Olefin (correct)
- Alkyne
What type of isomerism is practiced in alkenes?
What type of isomerism is practiced in alkenes?
- Structural isomerism
- Geometric isomerism
- Cis-trans isomerism (correct)
- Optical isomerism
What type of hybridization do carbon atoms in a double bond exhibit?
What type of hybridization do carbon atoms in a double bond exhibit?
What prefix is used for naming cyclic alkenes?
What prefix is used for naming cyclic alkenes?
What is the preferred term for a hydrocarbon containing a C-C double bond?
What is the preferred term for a hydrocarbon containing a C-C double bond?
How are the carbons in a chain numbered when naming alkenes?
How are the carbons in a chain numbered when naming alkenes?
What type of isomerism is practiced in alkenes?
What type of isomerism is practiced in alkenes?
What type of hybridization do carbon atoms in a double bond exhibit?
What type of hybridization do carbon atoms in a double bond exhibit?
What prefix is used for naming cyclic alkenes?
What prefix is used for naming cyclic alkenes?
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Numbering carbons in alkenes
Numbering carbons in alkenes
The carbons in a chain are numbered so that the double bond carbons have the lowest possible numbers.
What is an olefin?
What is an olefin?
Another name for an alkene, a hydrocarbon with a carbon-carbon double bond.
What is cis-trans isomerism?
What is cis-trans isomerism?
A type of isomerism that occurs in alkenes due to the restricted rotation around the double bond, leading to different spatial arrangements.
Hybridization of carbon in a double bond
Hybridization of carbon in a double bond
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Naming cyclic alkenes
Naming cyclic alkenes
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What is an olefin?
What is an olefin?
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Numbering carbons in alkenes
Numbering carbons in alkenes
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What is cis-trans isomerism?
What is cis-trans isomerism?
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Hybridization of carbon in a double bond
Hybridization of carbon in a double bond
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Naming cyclic alkenes
Naming cyclic alkenes
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Study Notes
Alkene Nomenclature
- When naming alkenes, the carbons in a chain are numbered starting from the end that is closer to the double bond.
Alternative Term for Alkenes
- Another term for an alkene is an olefin.
Isomerism in Alkenes
- Alkenes exhibit geometric isomerism (also known as cis-trans isomerism).
Hybridization in Double Bonds
- Carbon atoms in a double bond exhibit sp² hybridization.
Naming Cyclic Alkenes
- The prefix "cyclo" is used when naming cyclic alkenes.
Preferred Term for Hydrocarbons with C-C Double Bond
- The preferred term for a hydrocarbon containing a C-C double bond is an alkene.
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Test your knowledge of alkenes and alkynes with this quiz covering the structure, synthesis, and reactions of these important hydrocarbons. Explore the concepts presented in Chapters 4 & 5 of John E. McMurry's work and deepen your understanding of these compounds.
