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Published on: August 14, 2026
The IUPAC name of the compound having the formula 
is
A
l ‐ butyne ‐ 3 ‐ ene
B
but ‐ l ‐ yne ‐ 3 ‐ ene
C
l ‐ butene ‐ 3 ‐ yne
D
‐ butene ‐ l ‐ yne.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Since the sum of numbers starting fr om either side of the carbon chain turns out to be the same, so lowest number is given to the 
end.
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