What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the structure CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-CHO?

Practice Questions

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What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the structure CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-CHO?
  1. Butanal
  2. Pentanal
  3. Hexanal
  4. Heptanal

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the structure CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-CHO?
  • Step 1: Identify the structure of the compound. The structure is CH3-CH2-CH2-CH2-CHO.
  • Step 2: Count the number of carbon atoms in the longest chain. There are 5 carbon atoms.
  • Step 3: Determine the functional group. The compound ends with -CHO, which indicates it is an aldehyde.
  • Step 4: Name the longest carbon chain. A chain with 5 carbon atoms is called 'pentane'.
  • Step 5: Since the compound is an aldehyde, change 'pentane' to 'pentanal' to reflect the functional group.
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