The molecule shown here is classified as what type of organic compound?

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**Question 37 of 48**

### The molecule shown here is classified as what type of organic compound?

#### Image Description:
The image contains a structural diagram of a molecule. The molecular structure features the following components:

- A double bond (C=C) in the center of the structure.
- Two ethyl groups (-CH₂CH₃) attached to each carbon of the double bond.
- Two methyl groups (-CH₃) attached to each of the same carbons.

#### Multiple Choice Options:
A) Alkane  
B) Alkene  
C) Alkyne  
D) Aromatic compound  
E) Aldehyde  

**Answer Explanation:**

To answer this question, we must determine the type of organic compound based on the molecular structure. The key characteristics of the provided molecule are the presence of a carbon-carbon double bond (C=C), coupled with different alkyl groups attached to it.

- **Alkane (Option A)**: This type of compound contains only single bonds between carbon atoms.
- **Alkene (Option B)**: This type of compound contains one or more carbon-carbon double bonds.
- **Alkyne (Option C)**: This type of compound contains one or more carbon-carbon triple bonds.
- **Aromatic compound (Option D)**: This type of compound contains conjugated pi electron systems in a ring structure (e.g., benzene).
- **Aldehyde (Option E)**: This type of compound contains a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to at least one hydrogen atom.

Given that the provided molecular structure contains a carbon-carbon double bond (C=C), but neither triple bonds, conjugated ring systems, nor carbonyl groups, it’s correctly classified as an **Alkene**.

**Answer: B) Alkene**

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Transcribed Image Text:--- **Question 37 of 48** ### The molecule shown here is classified as what type of organic compound? #### Image Description: The image contains a structural diagram of a molecule. The molecular structure features the following components: - A double bond (C=C) in the center of the structure. - Two ethyl groups (-CH₂CH₃) attached to each carbon of the double bond. - Two methyl groups (-CH₃) attached to each of the same carbons. #### Multiple Choice Options: A) Alkane B) Alkene C) Alkyne D) Aromatic compound E) Aldehyde **Answer Explanation:** To answer this question, we must determine the type of organic compound based on the molecular structure. The key characteristics of the provided molecule are the presence of a carbon-carbon double bond (C=C), coupled with different alkyl groups attached to it. - **Alkane (Option A)**: This type of compound contains only single bonds between carbon atoms. - **Alkene (Option B)**: This type of compound contains one or more carbon-carbon double bonds. - **Alkyne (Option C)**: This type of compound contains one or more carbon-carbon triple bonds. - **Aromatic compound (Option D)**: This type of compound contains conjugated pi electron systems in a ring structure (e.g., benzene). - **Aldehyde (Option E)**: This type of compound contains a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to at least one hydrogen atom. Given that the provided molecular structure contains a carbon-carbon double bond (C=C), but neither triple bonds, conjugated ring systems, nor carbonyl groups, it’s correctly classified as an **Alkene**. **Answer: B) Alkene** ---
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