Question 118 of 513
Which are the correct IUPAC names for H-CO\(_2\)CH\(_3\) and CH \(\equiv\) CH
- A. Methyl methanoate and ethene
- B. Metanoic acid and ethyne
- C. Ethyl methanoate and ethyne
- D. Methyl methanoate and ethyne
Correct Answer:
D
Explanation
To determine the correct IUPAC names for the compounds H-CO\(_2\)CH\(_3\) and CH\(_\equiv\)CH, we need to analyze each compound step by step.
### Step 1: Analyzing H-CO\(_2\)CH\(_3\)
1. **Structure Identification**:
- The formula H-CO\(_2\)CH\(_3\) can be broken down as follows:
- H-CO\(_2\) indicates a carboxylic acid functional group (βCOOH).
- CH\(_3\) indicates a methyl group (βCH\(_3\)).
- Therefore, the compound can be represented as:
- H-C(=O)-O-CH\(_3\) (which is methyl methanoate).
2. **IUPAC Naming**:
- The carboxylic acid part (H-CO\(_2\)) is derived from methanoic acid (commonly known as formic acid).
- The methyl group (βCH\(_3\)) indicates that this is an ester formed from methanoic acid and methanol.
- Thus, the correct IUPAC name for H-CO\(_2\)CH\(_3\) is **methyl methanoate**.
### Step 2: Analyzing CH\(_\equiv\)CH
1. **Structure Identification**:
- The formula CH\(_\equiv\)CH indicates a carbon-carbon triple bond.
- This structure represents an alkyne, specifically ethyne (commonly known as acetylene).
2. **IUPAC Naming**:
- The simplest alkyne with two carbon atoms is ethyne, which is named based on the two carbon atoms (eth-) and the presence of a triple bond (-yne).
- Therefore, the correct IUPAC name for CH\(_\equiv\)CH is **ethyne**.
### Conclusion
Now that we have identified the correct IUPAC names for both compounds:
- H-CO\(_2\)CH\(_3\) is **methyl methanoate**.
- CH\(_\equiv\)CH is **ethyne**.
### Evaluating the Options
Now, let's evaluate the provided options:
- **A. Methyl methanoate and ethene**:
- The first part is correct (methyl methanoate), but the second part is incorrect. CH\(_\equiv\)CH is ethyne, not ethene (which has a double bond).
- **B. Metanoic acid and ethyne**:
- The first part is incorrect. H-CO\(_2\)CH\(_3\) is methyl methanoate, not metanoic acid. Metanoic acid would be HCOOH.
- **C. Ethyl methanoate and ethyne**:
- The first part is incorrect. H-CO\(_2\)CH\(_3\) is methyl methanoate, not ethyl methanoate (which would have an ethyl group).
- **D. Methyl methanoate and ethyne**:
- This option is correct. H-CO\(_2\)CH\(_3\) is methyl methanoate, and CH\(_\equiv\)CH is ethyne.
### Final Answer
The correct option is **D. Methyl methanoate and ethyne**.
### Revision Summary
- **H-CO\(_2\)CH\(_3\)** is named **methyl methanoate** (an ester).
- **CH\(_\equiv\)CH** is named **ethyne** (an alkyne).
- The IUPAC naming system prioritizes functional groups and the structure of the compound.
- Understanding the structure of organic compounds is crucial for accurate naming.