Question

Which type of molecule is shown below?

O A. Alkene
O B. Cyclic alkane
O C. Alkane
O D. Alkyne

Answer 1

A. Alkene

Step-by-step explanation:

Alkenes are a class of hydrocarbons characterized by the possession of a carbon to carbon double bond (=) in their structure. This means that C=C is the functional group of alkenes. Alkenes have the general formula; CnH2n.

Based on the structure in the attached image, the structure can be identified to be an ALKENE because it possess a C=C functional group. Specifically, the IUPAC name of the structure is 1,2- dimethyl ethene.