JAMB - Chemistry (2025 - No. 39)

CH\(_3\)C ≡ CCH(CH\(_3\))\(_2\)

The IUPAC nomenclature of the compound above is

3-ethyl but-2-yne
4-methylpent-2-yne
2-ethyl but-2-yne
2-methyl pent-2-yne

Explanation

The IUPAC name for the compound CH\(_3\)C ≡ CHCH(CH\(_3\))\(_2\) is 4-methylpent-2-yne.

First: Name the longest Carbon atom chain, with reference to the shorter route of the position of the triple bond ≡ i.e pent-2-yne (5 Carbon atom with ≡ on C-2)

Secondly: name the substituent functional group. i.e the CH\(_3\) - methyl on C-4 ( 4- methyl)

Thirdly: Combine second and first steps together. i.e 4-methyl and pent-2-yne.

IUPAC Nomenclature of the compound above is 4-methylpent-2-yne - option B

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