Questions: What is the IUPAC name of this compound? 3-methylbutanone pentanone 3-methylbutanal 2-methylbutanone 2-methyl-1-butanal

Transcript text: What is the IUPAC name of this compound? 3-methylbutanone pentanone 3-methylbutanal 2-methylbutanone 2-methyl-1-butanal

Solution

Step 1: Identify the Functional Group

The compound contains an aldehyde group, indicated by the -CHO group.

Step 2: Determine the Longest Carbon Chain

The longest carbon chain containing the aldehyde group has four carbon atoms, making it a butanal derivative.

Step 3: Identify and Number Substituents

Number the carbon chain starting from the aldehyde group (carbon 1). The methyl group is attached to the third carbon.

The IUPAC name of the compound is 3-methylbutanal.

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