How to Name a Compound with Both Double and Triple Bonds?

In summary, when naming compounds with double and triple bonds, the ending -enyne is used and the double bond receives lowest-numbering priority. For compounds with both a double bond and a phenyl group, the phenyl group should be named first. For the first compound mentioned, the correct name would be pent-1-en-4-yne. And for the second compound, it should be named x-phenyloctene.
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organic chemistry help!

how do i name a pentane with a double bond on one end and triple bond on the other end?

pent-1-ene-4-yne?

if an octane has a double bond on one carbon and a phenyl group on another carbon . which should i start with first, the phenyl or the double bond?
 
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Coumpounds with a double and triple bond take the ending -enyne, and the double bond receives lowest-numbering priority. Can you figure it out now?

Second question: name the phenyl first.
 
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Itachi said:
how do i name a pentane with a double bond on one end and triple bond on the other end?

pent-1-ene-4-yne?

if an octane has a double bond on one carbon and a phenyl group on another carbon . which should i start with first, the phenyl or the double bond?

I think the secind one is x-phenyl-octene.I'm noit sure about the first,though.My first guess would be 4,1-methynpentene,but I'm not sure...

Daniel.
 
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I do not think you are correct about the first one...let's let the OP take a shot at it. Keep the ending I mentioned earlier in mind.

The second one is correct except no dash b/w the two terms; should be x-phenyloctene, AFAIK.
 

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