Question

I know the correct answer is either a or d. Can anyone explain which one it is and why? CH3C ≡ CCH2CH2Cl is named: a. 1-chloro-3-pentyne b. 5-chloro-2-pentene c. 1-acetylenyl-3-chloropropane d. 5-chloro-2-pentyne

Answer 1

D.

Step-by-step explanation:

CH₃C≡ CCH₂CH₂Cl

Since there are 5 carbons so the suffix used is "pent"

There is a triple bond so its alkyne

So the compound becomes 2-pentyne (2 because the triple bond is with the 2nd carbon)

Then,

The functional group of chlorine is attached with 5th carbon So the compound becomes

5-chloro,2-pentyne