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The IUPAC nomenclature for the structure above is



The IUPAC nomenclature for the structure above is
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  • A 2, 3 - dichloro - 4, 4, 5 - trimethyl pent - 2 - ene
  • B 4, 5 - dichloro - 2, 3 - dimethyl hex - 2 - ene
  • C 2, 3 - dichloro - 4, 4 - dimethyl hex - 2- ene
  • D 2, 3 dichloro - 2, 2 - dimethyl hex - 2 - ene
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The longest carbon chain in the compound is the pent-2-ene.
Counting all the attachments, the IUPAC nomenclature of the compound is 2,3 - dichloro-4,4,5 - trimethyl pent-2-ene.
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