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What is the IUPAC name for CH3CH2COOH? (2021)

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What is the IUPAC name for CH3CH2COOH? (2021)
  1. Propanoic acid
  2. Butanoic acid
  3. Acetic acid
  4. Formic acid

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the IUPAC name for CH3CH2COOH? (2021)
  • Step 1: Identify the longest carbon chain in the molecule. CH3CH2COOH has three carbon atoms in a row.
  • Step 2: Count the number of carbon atoms in the chain. There are 3 carbon atoms.
  • Step 3: Determine the functional group. The 'COOH' part indicates that it is a carboxylic acid.
  • Step 4: Name the carbon chain based on the number of carbon atoms. A three-carbon chain is called 'propane'.
  • Step 5: Since it is a carboxylic acid, change 'propane' to 'propanoic acid'.
  • Step 6: Combine the information to conclude that CH3CH2COOH is named propanoic acid.
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