For the following compounds, write the structural formula and IUPAC names of all possible structural isomers having the double bond shown in brackets
a. C4H6 (One triple bond)
b. C5H10 (One double bond)
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a. C4H6 (One triple bond)
Isomer 1:
Structural formula: CH3-C≡C-CH3
IUPAC name: But-2-yne
Isomer 2:
Structural formula: CH≡C-CH2-CH3
IUPAC name: But-1-yne
b. C5H10 (One double bond)
Isomer 1:
Structural formula: CH3-CH2-CH=CH-CH3
IUPAC name: Pent-2-ene
Isomer 2:
Structural formula: CH3-CH=CH-CH2-CH3
IUPAC name: Pent-1-ene
Isomer 3:
Structural formula: CH3-CH2-CH2-CH=CH2
IUPAC name: Pent-1-ene
Isomer 4:
Structural formula: CH3-C(CH3)=CH-CH3
IUPAC name: 2-Methylbut-2-ene
Isomer 5:
Structural formula: CH2=C(CH3)-CH2-CH3
IUPAC name: 3-Methylbut-1-ene
Please note that the last two isomers are not just position isomers but also functional isomers as the position of the double bond changes.