The alkene are given name by alkanes by changing the identical 'ane' to

Correct answer: A. Ene

  • A. Ene
  • B. Yl
  • C. ic
  • D. None of these

Explanation

When naming alkenes, the 'ane' suffix is changed to 'ene' to indicate the presence of a double bond. This is why 'Ene' is the correct answer. The other options, 'Yl' and 'ic,' are used for different types of compounds such as esters and acids, respectively, making them incorrect choices.

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