When Naming an Alkene,the Parent Chain Is the Longest Carbon

question 93

Multiple Choice

When naming an alkene,the parent chain is the longest carbon chain ________.

• A)that does not contain the double bond
• B)regardless of whether or not it contains the double bond
• C)that contains at least one of the carbon atoms of the double bond
• D)that contains both atoms of the double bond
• E)that contains a branch

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