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m/takeAssignment/takeCovalentActivity.dolocator: assignment-take&takeAssignmentSessionLocator;=assignment This question has multiple parts. Work all the parts to get the most points. Name each alkene and specify its configuration by indicating cis or trans. Name- Submit Name - cis-4,5-diethyl-4-octene Correct To name an alkene: 1. Find the longest carbon chain that includes the double bond. Indicate the length of the parent chain by using a prefix that te that it is an alkene. 2. Number the chain from the end that gives the lower set of numbers to the carbon atoms of the double bond. Designate the p 3. Branched alkenes are named in a manner similar to alkanes; substituent groups are located and named

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a) 2,3,4,5-tetramethy-2-hexene

This compound doesn't have cis or trans geometry, because it has three methyl groups (Equal groups).

b) cis-4,5-diethyl-4-octene

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