Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for C2H5-CO-CH3?

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Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for C2H5-CO-CH3?
  1. 2-Pentanone
  2. 3-Pentanone
  3. Butan-2-one
  4. Butan-3-one

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Q: Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for C2H5-CO-CH3?
Solution: The compound is a ketone with a four-carbon chain, and the carbonyl group is on the second carbon, hence it is Butan-2-one.
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