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Alkene Nomenclature and Isomerism

Alkene Nomenclature and Isomerism

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Interactive Video

Chemistry, Science

10th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

Created by

Emma Peterson

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This video tutorial covers the nomenclature of alkenes, including the basics of naming alkenes with single and multiple double bonds, cycloalkenes, and the cis-trans and E-Z isomerism. It provides detailed examples and practice problems to help understand the naming conventions and stereochemistry of alkenes.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the correct name for an alkene with four carbon atoms and a double bond between the first and second carbon?

1-butene

2-butyne

1-butyne

2-butene

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How would you name an alkene with a five-carbon chain and a double bond starting at the second carbon?

2-pentyne

3-pentene

3-pentyne

2-pentene

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What suffix is used for an alkene with two double bonds?

tetraene

pentaene

triene

diene

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you name a cyclic alkene with a double bond in a six-carbon ring?

cyclohexatriene

cyclohexene

cyclohexane

cyclohexadiene

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In alkene nomenclature, which has higher priority: a double bond or a bromine substituent?

Double bond

Bromine

Depends on the position

They have equal priority

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for isomers where substituents are on opposite sides of a double bond?

Z isomer

E isomer

Trans isomer

Cis isomer

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which system is used to name alkenes with complex substituents?

E/Z system

Common name system

IUPAC system

Cis-Trans system

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