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What is the IUPAC name of ?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
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Correct answer: A —
Solution
- Identify the principal functional group as the aldehyde, which gets position 1.
- Determine the longest chain containing the aldehyde group, which has 5 carbons (pentanal).
- Locate the methyl substituent at the 4th carbon position.
- Combine these to form the name 4-methylpentanal.
- Hence the answer is (A).
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