IUPAC Naming Questions-Substituents and Bonds

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In the discussion about IUPAC naming rules for organic compounds, key points include the approach to naming molecules with both double or triple bonds and substituents. It is clarified that both features should be named, with the double bond taking precedence in the numbering system. For example, in the case of 2-Methyl-4-pentene, the correct nomenclature is 4-methyl-1-pentene, as it results in a numbering system with lower overall numbers (4+1 is less than 2+4). This emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the double bond when determining the correct name for organic compounds.
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Hi all, couple of questions in the Official IUPAC naming rules for organic compounds:

1. How do I name organic molecules with both double/triple bonds and substituent? Do I name Both? For ex.: 2-Methyl-4-pentene vs. 2-Methylpentene?
2. If the double/triple bond and the substituent is in the same respective positions for either direction of the numbering, which is preferred? For example, for 2-Methyl-4-pentene (not sure if this is right yet, but...), is 4-Methyl-1-Pentene more correct as it has a numbering system with overall lower numbers? (4+1<2+4)

Thank you.
 
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You must number the double bond, and the double bond has precedence when numbering. The correct name is therefore 4-methyl-1-pentene.
 
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