What is the correct IUPAC name for the compound with the structure CH3-CH(CH3)-CH2-CHO?

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What is the correct IUPAC name for the compound with the structure CH3-CH(CH3)-CH2-CHO?
  1. 3-Methylbutanal
  2. 2-Methylbutanal
  3. 4-Methylbutanal
  4. Pentanal

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Q: What is the correct IUPAC name for the compound with the structure CH3-CH(CH3)-CH2-CHO?
Solution: The longest carbon chain has four carbons with an aldehyde group, making it 2-Methylbutanal.
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