Nomenclature of Alkenes
A Grade 12 Chemistry worksheet focusing on the IUPAC nomenclature of alkenes, including E/Z isomerism.
Includes
Standards
Topics
Nomenclature of Alkenes
Name:
Date:
Score:
Read each question carefully and provide your answer in the space provided. For multiple-choice questions, circle the correct option. For drawing questions, ensure all bonds and atoms are clearly shown.
1. Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for the alkene shown below?
But-1-ene
But-2-ene
1-Butene
2-Butene
2. What is the parent chain for the following alkene: CH₃-CH=C(CH₃)-CH₂-CH₃?
Pentane
Hexane
Pent-2-ene
Hex-2-ene
3. The suffix used for naming alkenes is .
4. In E/Z isomerism, the Z configuration indicates that the higher-priority groups are on the side of the double bond.
5. Draw the condensed structural formula for (E)-3,4-dimethylhex-2-ene.
6. Give the IUPAC name for the following compound, including any E/Z designation:
7. The double bond in an alkene always takes precedence over alkyl substituents when numbering the carbon chain.
True
False
8. Cis-trans isomerism is possible around a double bond if both carbon atoms of the double bond are attached to two identical groups.
True
False
Related Worksheets
Grade 12 Burette Reading Worksheet
A worksheet for Grade 12 Chemistry students to practice reading and understanding burette measurements.
Balancing Nuclear Reactions Worksheet
Grade 12 Science worksheet focused on balancing nuclear equations, identifying types of decay, and understanding nuclear stability.
Hydrocarbons Worksheet
Grade 12 Chemistry worksheet covering the nomenclature, structure, properties, and reactions of various hydrocarbon classes.
Grade 12 Molecular Structure Worksheet
A Grade 12 Chemistry worksheet focusing on molecular structure, VSEPR theory, hybridization, and intermolecular forces.
Percent Abundance of Isotopes Worksheet
Grade 12 Chemistry worksheet on understanding and calculating percent abundance of isotopes, average atomic mass, and mass spectrometry.
Acid-Base Nomenclature Worksheet
A Grade 12 Chemistry worksheet covering the nomenclature of acids and bases, including common naming conventions and formulas.
Ionic Bonds Worksheet
A Grade 12 Chemistry worksheet exploring the principles of ionic bonding, including formation, properties, and examples.
Ionic Bonds Worksheet
A Grade 12 Chemistry worksheet exploring the principles of ionic bonding, including formation, properties, and examples.