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Question 21M.1A.SL.TZ1.25

Date	May 2021	Marks available	[Maximum mark: 1]	Reference code	21M.1A.SL.TZ1.25
Level	SL	Paper	1A	Time zone	TZ1
Command term	Apply	Question number	25	Adapted from	N/A

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21M.1A.SL.TZ1.25

What is the name of this compound, applying IUPAC rules?

A. 4-methylhex-2-ene

B. 4-ethylpent-2-ene

C. 2-ethylpent-3-ene

D. 3-methylhex-4-ene

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Markscheme

A

Syllabus sections

Structure 3. Classification of matter » Structure 3.2—Functional groups: Classification of organic compounds » Structure 3.2.5—“IUPAC nomenclature” refers to a set of rules used by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry to apply systematic names to organic and inorganic compounds. Apply IUPAC nomenclature to saturated or mono-unsaturated compounds that have up to six carbon atoms in the parent chain and contain one type of the following functional groups: halogeno, hydroxyl, carbonyl, carboxyl.