The IUPAC name of given organic compound isСН3-CH(Cl)-CH2-CH2-CHO
Correct answer: C. 4-Chloropentanal
- A. 2-Chloropentanal
- B. 2-Chloropentanol
- C. 4-Chloropentanal
- D. 4-Chloropentanol
Explanation
The correct answer is C: 4-Chloropentanal. To determine the IUPAC name, first identify the longest carbon chain that includes the aldehyde group, which is a 5-carbon chain (pentanal). The aldehyde carbon is always carbon number 1. Chlorine is attached to the fourth carbon, hence the name 4-Chloropentanal. Option A incorrectly places chlorine on the second carbon. Options B and D incorrectly use 'pentanol', indicating an alcohol group, which is not present in the compound.
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