Which of the Following Is True in the IUPAC System

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true in the IUPAC system for naming alkenes?

• A) The alkene is always named based on the longest carbon chain.
• B) The position of the double bond is always given the lowest possible number.
• C) The position and identity of substituents determines the number associated with the position of the double bond.
• D) None of the above is correct.

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