What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the formula C4H9-COOH?

Practice Questions

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What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the formula C4H9-COOH?
  1. Butanoic acid
  2. Pentanoic acid
  3. Hexanoic acid
  4. Heptanoic acid

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the formula C4H9-COOH?
  • Step 1: Identify the formula given, which is C4H9-COOH.
  • Step 2: Recognize that COOH is the carboxylic acid functional group.
  • Step 3: Count the number of carbon atoms in the longest chain. The C4H9 part indicates there are 4 carbon atoms.
  • Step 4: Determine the name of the longest carbon chain with 4 carbons. This is called Butane.
  • Step 5: Since the compound has a carboxylic acid group (COOH), we change the 'e' in Butane to 'oic' to form Butanoic acid.
  • Step 6: Conclude that the IUPAC name for the compound C4H9-COOH is Butanoic acid.
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