Chapter 12, Problem 12.26P

Explain why each name is incorrect and then write a correct name. Strategy: First draw the structural formula suggested by the incorrect name. Then identify the error, for example, failure to locate the longest chain that contains the alkene functional group etc., and then write the correct name.

(a) 1-Methylpropene (b) 3-Pentene

(c) 2-Methylcyclohexene (d) 3,3-Dimethylpentene

(e) 4-Hexyne

(f) 2-lsopropyl-2-butene