What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the formula C5H10O2 that contains an ester functional group?

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What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the formula C5H10O2 that contains an ester functional group?
  1. Pentanoic acid
  2. Ethyl butanoate
  3. Butyl acetate
  4. 2-Pentenoic acid

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Q: What is the IUPAC name for the compound with the formula C5H10O2 that contains an ester functional group?
Solution: The compound C5H10O2 is an ester, and the correct IUPAC name is ethyl butanoate, derived from butanoic acid and ethanol.
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