What Is the IUPAC Name of Zingiberene, the Predominant Component

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is the IUPAC name of zingiberene, the predominant component of ginger oil?

• A) 1-methyl-4-(5-methylhept-4-en-2-yl)cyclohexa-1,3-diene
• B) 3-methyl-5-(6-methylhept-5-en-2-yl)cyclohexa-1,3-diene
• C) 2-methyl-5-(6-methylhept-5-en-2-yl)cyclohexa-1,3-diene
• D) 3-methyl-4-(5-methylhept-4-en-2-yl)cyclohexa-1,3-diene