The correct IUPAC name of the acid

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

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

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.]

Q. The correct IUPAC name of the acid

Z-3-ethyl-4-methyl hex-3-en-1-oic acid

Z-3-ethyl-4-methyl hexanoic acid

Z-3, 4-diethylpent-3-en-1-oic acid

Z-3-ethyl-4-methylhex-4-en-1-oic acid

E-3-ethyl-4-methylhex-3-en-1-oic acid

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.]