IUPAC name of the some alkenes are given below. Find out the correct stability order. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- C > A > B > D
- C > A > D > B
- B > D > A > C
- A > B > C > D
Answer
(1) C > A > B > D
Solution
Stability of alkenes ∝ number of α-H (hyperconjugative structures):
C. 2,3-Dimethylbut-2-ene, (CH3)2C=C(CH3)2: tetrasubstituted, 12 α-H
A. 2-Methylbut-2-ene, (CH3)2C=CH-CH3: trisubstituted, 9 α-H
B. cis-But-2-ene, CH3-CH=CH-CH3: disubstituted, 6 α-H
D. Prop-1-ene, CH3-CH=CH2: monosubstituted, 3 α-H
∴ Stability: C > A > B > D (also seen from the decreasing heats of hydrogenation)
Answer: (1)