confused with the drawing of 4-ethylhex-2-ene

why is it that in 4-ethylhex-2-ene the double bond is between the 3rd and 4th carbon, shouldn't it be between the 2nd and 3rd carbon

https://www.everythingmaths.co.za/science/grade-12/04-organic-molecules/pspictures/d6b00bfcf0f4084dd4ca5ef33394b9e8.png

That's not 4-ethylhex-2-ene.

That's not 4-ethylhex-2-ene.

this is what my teacher drew as well. so what is 4-ethylhex-ene.

Original post by esmeralda123

this is what my teacher drew as well.

Well that's a bit concerning.

so what is 4-ethylhex-2-ene.

This is the E isomer:

Original post by esmeralda123

That is 4-ethyloct-3-ene.

Is this right ?

Is this right ?

Yes.

Go you :smile:

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