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IUPAC Rules for Alkene Nomenclature: Naming (Z)-3-methyl-3-butene and Isobutene
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The correct IUPAC name for the molecule in question is (Z)-3-methyl-3-butene. This nomenclature follows the IUPAC rules for alkene naming, which emphasize assigning the lowest possible number to the double bond. The discussion clarifies that the term "isobutene" is not applicable in this context, as it does not accurately describe the structure of (Z)-3-methyl-3-butene.
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