What is the correct name of the compound which is incorrectly named 1-chloro-3-pentyne?

What is the correct name of the compound that is incorrectly named 1-chloro-3-pentyne?

I have come up with three possible answers, but I am not sure which one is correct. If anyone can point out which answer is right and why that would be great! Thanks!

5-chloro-2-pentyne

4-chloro-pentyne or 4-chloro-1-pentyne (I’m not sure if the 1 in front of pentyne is necessary in this case)

Update:

I’m not even positive it is one of those options, if you feel like it is something different, please let me know!

I’m not even positive it is one of those options, if you feel like it is something different, please let me know!

3 Answers

  • ?
    1 month ago

    I’m with you on 5-chloro-2-pentyne. The chain must be numbered starting with the end nearest the triple bond.

  • Anonymous
    4 days ago

    1 Chloro 3 Pentyne

  • Anonymous
    8 days ago

    5-chloro-2-pentyne

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related Answers