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Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for the compound with the formu

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Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for the compound with the formula C3H7-COOH?
  1. Propanoic acid
  2. Butanoic acid
  3. Acetic acid
  4. Isobutyric acid

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for the compound with the formula C3H7-COOH?
  • Step 1: Identify the formula given, which is C3H7-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 C3H7 part indicates there are 3 carbon atoms.
  • Step 4: Since there are 3 carbon atoms in the longest chain, the base name of the acid is 'propanoic'.
  • Step 5: Combine the base name with the functional group to get the full name: Propanoic acid.
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