Naming Alkenes

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exam 1, chem 233, WVU fall '26

Last updated 1:27 AM on 9/18/26

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Step 1

find the longest chain that contains both carbons of the alkene

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Step 2

number from the end that gives the alkene carbon the lowest number

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Step 3

name subs like normal

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If there are multiple alkenes,

number like normal

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Number of c=c goes in the suffix

ex 1,3-penta[di]ene

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For cyclic alkenes,

double bond in ring is always C1 and C2