What is the name of the following compound?
A) cis-1-ethyl-3-methylcyclohexane
B) cis-1-methyl-3-ethylcyclohexane
C) trans-1-ethyl-3-methylcyclohexane
D) trans-1-methyl-3-ethylcyclohexane

Question

What is the name of the following compound? 
A) cis-1-ethyl-3-methylcyclohexane 
B) cis-1-methyl-3-ethylcyclohexane 
C) trans-1-ethyl-3-methylcyclohexane 
D) trans-1-methyl-3-ethylcyclohexane

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The prefix "cis" refers to two substituents on the same side of the ring, while "trans" refers to two substituents on opposite sides of the ring. The compound in the given name has a "trans" configuration because the two substituents (ethyl and methyl) are on opposite sides of the ring. Therefore, the correct name is trans-1-ethyl-3-methylcyclohexane, which corresponds to choice C.

What Is the Name of the Following Compound