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  • 2,5-Octadiene: IUPAC Name, Structure, and Properties
    The correct name for the compound CH3CH2CH(DOUBLE BOND)CH-CH2-CH(DOUBLE BOND)CH-CH is 2,5-octadiene.

    Here's how we break down the name:

    * Octa refers to the eight carbon atoms in the main chain.

    * Di indicates that there are two double bonds.

    * Ene signifies the presence of double bonds.

    * 2,5 designates the positions of the double bonds, which are on the second and fifth carbons.

    Therefore, the complete name is 2,5-octadiene.

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