When naming an alkene,the parent chain is the longest carbon chain ________.
A)that does not contain the double bond
B)regardless of whether or not it contains the double bond
C)that contains at least one of the carbon atoms of the double bond
D)that contains both atoms of the double bond
E)that contains a branch

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The parent chain in an alkene is chosen as the longest carbon chain that contains both atoms of the double bond, ensuring the double bond is highlighted in the naming of the molecule.

When Naming an Alkene,the Parent Chain Is the Longest Carbon