Select the Correct Name for the Following Compound

question 20

Multiple Choice

Select the correct name for the following compound.

• A)cis-2,3-dimethyl-4-hexene
• B)trans-2,3-dimethyl-4-hexene
• C)cis-4,5-dimethyl-2-hexene
• D)trans-4,5-dimethyl-2-hexene
• E)trans-4,5-dimethyl-2-heptene

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Definitions:

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins and are essential for various bodily functions.

Pancreatic Lipase

An enzyme produced by the pancreas that breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol during digestion.

Fatty Acids

Organic compounds that are important sources of energy, consisting of a hydrocarbon chain and a terminal carboxyl group.

Glycerol

A simple sugar alcohol compound that is a building block for fats and oils and serves as a backbone in triglyceride formation.