Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for the compound CH3-CH2-CH(CH3)-COOH?

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Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for the compound CH3-CH2-CH(CH3)-COOH?
  1. 3-Methylbutanoic acid
  2. 2-Methylbutanoic acid
  3. 4-Methylbutanoic acid
  4. 2-Butanoic acid

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Q: Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for the compound CH3-CH2-CH(CH3)-COOH?
Solution: The longest chain has 4 carbons, and the methyl group is on the second carbon, making it 2-Methylbutanoic acid.
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