IUPAC Rules for Alkene Nomenclature: Naming (Z)-3-methyl-3-butene and Isobutene

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Homework Statement



Give the name for the given molecule

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Following IUPAC rules for alkene nomenclature...

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(Z)-3-methyl-3-butene

Might be an isobutene?
Any help is well appreciated, thank you!
 
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jorgegalvan93 said:
(Z)-3-methyl-3-butene

Incorrect. You need to number the double bond with the lowest possible value.