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This question has three parts: a. Sketch the carbon skeleton of 2,5-hexadiene. b. Explain why this name is not correct. c. Give the correct name and molecular formula of the compound with the carbon skeleton you drew.
 
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Question 2

Which molecule represents 4-ethyl-2-hexyne?
 
  A) (CH3CH2)2CHCCCH(CH2CH3)2
  B) (CH3CH2)2CHCCCH3
  C) CH3CH2CH2CCCH3
  D) CH3CH2CH2CH2CCCH3
  E) CH3CH2CCCH2CH2CH3



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Answer to Question 1

a. C-C=C-C-C=C
b. This name is not correct because the chain was not numbered from the end that gives the lowest possible number for the first double bond.
c. This compound should be named 1,4-hexadiene. Its molecular formula is C6H10.

Answer to Question 2

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