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'ene'
B
'yne'
C
'cyclo-'
D
'alkyl'
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Answer
Cycloalkanes use the prefix “cyclo‑” to show that the carbon chain is closed into a ring. Alkenes are identified by the suffix “‑ene”, which tells you that the molecule contains at least one carbon‑carbon double bond. The naming convention for alkenes therefore relies on the “‑ene” suffix rather than a separate prefix. For example, ethene (C₂H₄) is an alkene whose name ends in “‑ene” to indicate its double bond. Thus, alkenes are to the suffix “‑ene” as cycloalkanes are to the prefix “cyclo‑.
Detailed Explanation
The prefix 'ene' marks a double bond in the carbon chain. Other options are incorrect because Many think 'yne' is like 'ene' because both end with e, but it signals a triple bond; Some may think the prefix for alkenes is also 'cyclo-' because both words start with c, but 'cyclo-' only tells you the ring structure.
Key Concepts
Cycloalkanes naming conventions
Alkenes and their naming conventions
Organic compound classification
Topic
Cycloalkanes Naming
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easy level question
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