Name the following compound: ch2 = ch2 – ch2 – ch3 butane a. butyl b. 1-butene c. 1-butyne

The given compound is 1-butene.

Explanation:

In simple hydrocarbons, if there are only single bonds present then the suffix "ane" is added to the name of hydrocarbon.

If there is a double bond then suffix "ene" is added to the name.

If there is a triple bond then suffix "yne" is added to the name.

For example, has one double bond which is at position 1 and there are four carbon atoms present.

Hence, name of this compound is 1-butene.

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