What is the IUPAC name for the compound CH3-CH2-CH(CH3)-C(=O)OH?

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What is the IUPAC name for the compound CH3-CH2-CH(CH3)-C(=O)OH?
  1. 3-Methylbutanoic acid
  2. 2-Methylbutanoic acid
  3. 4-Methylbutanoic acid
  4. Pentanoic acid

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Q: What is the IUPAC name for the compound CH3-CH2-CH(CH3)-C(=O)OH?
Solution: The longest chain has four carbons with a carboxylic acid group, making it 2-Methylbutanoic acid.
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