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

Practice Questions

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What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the structure CH3-CH2-CH2-CO-CH3?
  1. Pentanal
  2. 2-Pentanone
  3. 3-Pentanone
  4. Butan-2-one

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the structure CH3-CH2-CH2-CO-CH3?
  • Step 1: Count the number of carbon atoms in the compound. The structure CH3-CH2-CH2-CO-CH3 has five carbon atoms.
  • Step 2: Identify the functional group in the compound. The 'CO' part indicates a ketone functional group.
  • Step 3: Determine the position of the ketone group. The ketone is located at the second carbon in the chain.
  • Step 4: Combine the information to name the compound. Since it has five carbons and a ketone at the second position, the IUPAC name is 2-Pentanone.
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