What is the IUPAC name of the compound with the formula C5H10O?

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What is the IUPAC name of the compound with the formula C5H10O?
  1. Pentanal
  2. 2-Pentanone
  3. Pentanol
  4. Cyclopentanol

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Q: What is the IUPAC name of the compound with the formula C5H10O?
Solution: The compound C5H10O can be a ketone, and the longest carbon chain with the carbonyl group is 5 carbons long, making it 2-Pentanone.
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