Which of the following is the correct name of CH3CH2CH2COCH2CHO?
Correct answer: A. 3-oxo hexanal
- A. 3-oxo hexanal
- B. 3-one hexanal
- C. 2-oxo hexanol
- D. 3-one hexanol
Explanation
In the given compound, there is a carbonyl group (C=O) located at the third carbon atom (counting from the left) of the carbon chain. The prefix "oxo" is used to indicate the presence of a carbonyl group. The compound is a hexanal derivative, as it contains six carbon atoms. Therefore, the correct name for the compound is 3-oxo hexanal. The compound is: CH3-CH2-CH2-CO-CH2-CHO
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