Question

Select the correct structure that
corresponds to the name.
3,3-dimethylcyclopentene
A. CH3,
B
CH3
C. both
CH3
CH3
Please help me asap!!

Answer 1

Answer:

B

Explanation:

• The naming of the compound is given by IUPAC
• Numbering of the carbon atoms start from the double bond
• The methyl groups lie at the 3rd position
• Hence, its name will be :
• 3,3 - dimethylcyclopentane
• Option B shows the correct structure