emistry (IUPAC) sets the standard rules for naming organic compounds, including alkenes and alkynes. The goal is to create a unique, unambiguous name for each molecule that conveys its structure clearly. Selecting the Parent Hydrocarbon Chain The first step
IUPAC rules assign priority to certain groups (e.g., alcohols, carboxylic acids). The presence of multiple bonds is considered during the selection of the parent chain but may be secondary to functional group naming. Common Pitfalls and Ti
ctivity | Relatively inert | More reactive due to double bonds | | Physical Trends | Increasing boiling points with chain length | Slightly lower boiling points than alkanes | | Structural Isomers | Fewer with shorter chains | More due to double bond geometries | | App
