JAMB Chemistry 2017 Objective — Question 32

Question 32 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

What is the IUPAC nomenclature of the structure CH3CH2-C(CH3)=CH2?

A. A. 3-methylbut-3-ene
B. B. 2-methylbut-1-eneCorrect
C. C. 2-ethylprop-1-ene
D. D. 2-methylbut-2-ene

Explanation

The parent chain is but-1-ene, with a methyl group attached at the second carbon, giving 2-methylbut-1-ene.

Sign up free to unlock

Score tracking
Practice history
Saved questions
Progress dashboard
Personalized sessions
Weak-topic breakdown

…and/or go further with premium services and No Ads.

Create free account

More questions from Chemistry 2017 Objective More Chemistry past papers