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NEET Chemistry Nomenclature MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

The correct IUPAC nomenclature for the following compound is

Question diagram
A

⁵−Formyl−2−methylhexanoicacid⁵⁻Formyl^{-2}-methylhexanoic acid

B

²−Methyl−5−oxohexanoicacid²⁻Methyl^{-5}-oxohexanoic acid

C

²−Formyl−5−methylhexan−6−oicacid²⁻Formyl^{-5}-methylhexan^{-6}-oic acid

D

⁵−Methyl−2−oxohexan−6−oicacid⁵⁻Methyl^{-2}-oxohexan^{-6}-oic acid

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The IUPAC name is derived by identifying the longest carbon chain and the functional groups present, following the priority order of functional groups.

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