Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 10 - Structure and Synthesis of Alcohols - Problems - Page 460: Problem 10-28 b

Answer

The IUPAC name of the compound is $(Z)-2,3-dimethylpent-2-ene-1-thiol$

Work Step by Step

The compound has 5 carbon atoms in its longest chain. It has 2 methyl substituents at positions 2 and 3, a double bond at position 2 and the thiol group at position 1. Its two carbons of the double bond have the $Z$ structure. So, the IUPAC name of the compound is $(Z)-2,3-dimethylpent-2-ene-1-thiol$
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