What Is an IUPAC Name for This Triene

question 75

Multiple Choice

What is an IUPAC name for this triene?

• A) (2E,4Z,6
• E)-3,4,7,8-tetramethyl-2,4,6-Nonatriene
• B) (2Z,4E,6
• E)-3,4,7,8-tetramethyl-2,4,6-Nonatriene
• C) (2E,4Z,6
• E)-2,3,6,7-tetramethyl-3,5,7-Nonatriene
• D) (2E,4Z,6
• E)- 2,3,6,7-tetramethyl-3,5,7-Nonatriene
• E) (2E,4E,6
• E)-3,4,7,8-tetramethyl-2,4,6-Nonatriene

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Definitions:

Validity

The property of an argument in which the truth of the premises logically guarantees the truth of the conclusion.

Hypothetical Syllogism (HS)

A logical argument consisting of two conditional statements and a conclusion that is logically inferred from them.

Modus Ponens (MP)

A logical rule stating that if a conditional statement ("if p then q") is accepted, and the antecedent (p) is also accepted, then the consequent (q) must be accepted.

Modus Tollens (MT)

A form of logical argument where the contrapositive is taken: if P implies Q and Q is false, then P must also be false.