Question

The correct IUPAC name of the acid

• A. Z-3-ethyl-4-methyl hex-3-en-1-oic acid
• B. Z-3-ethyl-4-methyl hexanoic acid
• C. Z-3, 4-diethylpent-3-en-1-oic acid
• D. Z-3-ethyl-4-methylhex-4-en-1-oic acid
• E. E-3-ethyl-4-methylhex-3-en-1-oic acid

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

E-3-ethyl-4-methylhex-3-en-l-oic acid. [The configuration of this compound is E because bulkier groups are present at opposite sides of the double bond.]