Worksheet — Alkenes Alkenes contain at least 2 sp” hybridized carbons. The presence of x electrons gives them reactivity not seen in alkanes. It also introduces one degree of unsaturation. The general formula is CaHzn, the same as cycloalkanes. And, like cycloalkanes, there is restricted rotation around the C=C, introducing the possibility of geometric (cis/trans) isomerism. They are named based on the number of carbons in the longest chain containing the double bond. The position of the double bond is given the lowest possible number. The ending is change from “ane” to “ene”. 1. Whats the IUPAC name of the alkene shown below? a. Circle the longest chain containing the double bond. The rootnameis__Keplente b. Give the double bonded carbons the lowest possible numbers. Use the smaller of these to indicate the position of the C=C. Then number the substituents. The name is 3,4 dernebhyl-a- kepline c. Finally, decide if this is the cis or trans isomer. Draw an imaginary line along the C=C. Does the main chain cross this line (trans) or is it on the same side (cis). The complete name is__Cc2-3,4- elemetbtgl -J- Keglene 2. Name the following compounds: a b + Na™ Tine Gars-2-tuderne Cl D-butene ; f. a ed 1 ear ' 1 e 1,9 -clenethyp cyclo krvere 2 yl d-pemtene Thars-34-dimethyleyclbeyeneDraw all possible isomers of the following compounds: a. 2,5-dimethyl-3-hexene Any Ce (ans : a — b. 2-isobuty-3-methyl--hexene ho slamtlie (Sémens ©. 2-methyl-2-pentene a Ne seometue [Semen s Draw the structural isomers of C4H7l. How many can exist as 2 Gacaileabdieiiahiannar 9 Py ataae PO) 74 g ens alicratun 1= 29 2075 ¢ £ oN aN Xx a fiance Yet Mans ieee ae z VY oo t5. Which of the following can exist as pairs of geometric isomers? cl a. (CHg)pC=CHCHs ©. cl NO tect cy (TH b. CH2=CHCI Mere ty a n cl ia NO ¢. CH3sCH=CHCH: f. De ves: CK ct, 78°C" cH, d. CClz=CBrz ay 7 Br oy ener NO 6. Identify each pair of compounds as identical, structural isomers, geometric isomers or not related. a NaN ae Cite Surclural /Scnras CGHs b NAD a. unactath Cs Mio : aii 7 Sturcleres /Stmers | CHn Ce Hn : F Cy Hic CsHy