Question

The correct IUPAC name for the following molecule is: _________

Answer 1

Answer:

A.) trans-2,3-dichloro-5-methyl-2-hexene

Explanation:

The proposed question and structure has been attached to this answer.

The cis- and trans- isomers are used to denote the alignment of the functional groups to the carbon chain side. From the diagram, we see that:

• the two chloro groups on the main compound are in opposite directions (-trans), and not the same sides (-cis)
• The bottom extended methyl group is on the 5th carbon as we count from left to right
• there's a total of 6 carbon atoms with 1 double bond on the second to third carbon.

Hence the name trans-2,3-dichloro-5-methyl-2-hexene