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In IUPAC nomenclature, which suffix corresponds to a carbon-carbon double bond in the parent chain?

A-ane
B-ene
C-yne
D-ol
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. -ene
The suffix for a double bond is -ene. By contrast, -ane denotes a single-bonded alkane, -yne denotes a triple bond, and -ol denotes an alcohol functional group.
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