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Give the IUPAC name of the following compounds:Ethylene.

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The compound "Ethylene" is a common name, but the IUPAC name follows a systematic method based on the structure of the molecule.

Structure of Ethylene:
Ethylene is a simple hydrocarbon with the formula C₂H₄. It consists of two carbon atoms connected by a double bond and each carbon atom is bonded to two hydrogen atoms.

Step-by-Step Naming:
Identify the Longest Chain: In ethylene, the longest chain consists of two carbon atoms.
Identify the Functional Group: Ethylene has a carbon-carbon double bond, so it is classified as an alkene.
Base Name for Two Carbon Atoms: The root name for a hydrocarbon with two carbon atoms is "eth-".
Indicate the Double Bond: For alkenes, the suffix "-ene" is added to indicate the presence of a double bond.
Numbering the Carbon Chain: The double bond should be given the lowest possible number. Since there are only two carbon atoms, the double bond is automatically between carbons 1 and 2.
IUPAC Name:
The IUPAC name of ethylene is ethene.
This name comes from "eth-" (for two carbons) and "-ene" (indicating a double bond).