What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the formula C5H11-COOH?

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What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the formula C5H11-COOH?
  1. Pentanoic acid
  2. Hexanoic acid
  3. Butanoic acid
  4. Heptanoic acid

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Q: What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the formula C5H11-COOH?
Solution: The longest carbon chain contains five carbons, and the functional group is a carboxylic acid, hence the name is Pentanoic acid.
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