Question

Some details about the structure of an organic compound are given below. 

i. There are 5 carbon atoms in the main chain. 

ii. There is a double bond between 1st and 2nd carbon atoms. 

iii. There is a methyl radical on the 3rd carbon as a branch. 

a. Write the structural formula of this compound. 

b. Identify the category of organic compounds.

Answer 1

a. CH₂ = CH – CH – CH₂ – CH₃ - CH₃

b. Alkene