Chemistry-IUPAC Nomenclature
NEET Chemistry IUPAC Nomenclature MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Easy-Class 11
Consider a compound with a parent chain containing six carbon atoms and a carboxylic acid group as the principal functional group. The compound also has a keto group attached to the third carbon. What is the correct IUPAC name for this compound?
A
3-oxohexanoic acid
B
3-ketohexanoic acid
C
hexane-3-one carboxylic acid
D
3-oxopentanoic acid
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
In IUPAC nomenclature, the carboxylic acid group takes priority, so the parent chain is suffixed with 'oic acid'. The keto group is indicated by 'oxo' and its position is specified as 3-oxohexanoic acid.
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