Chemistry-IUPAC Nomenclature
NEET Chemistry IUPAC Nomenclature MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
A compound contains a carboxylic acid group at carbon 1 and a keto group at carbon 3. The parent hydrocarbon chain has 6 carbon atoms. What is the IUPAC name of this compound?
A
3-oxopropanoic acid
B
3-oxohexanoic acid
C
2-oxopentanoic acid
D
5-oxobutanoic acid
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, the principal functional group is the carboxylic acid, which is numbered first, and the keto group is indicated by 'oxo'. The parent hydrocarbon is hexane, resulting in the name 3-oxohexanoic acid.
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