NEET Chemistry Preparation MCQ Question
Which of the following is the molecular formula of methyl n-propyl ketone, given its common name and IUPAC name as Pentan-2-one?
C5H10O
C4H8O
C6H12O
C3H6O
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The common name methyl n-propyl ketone corresponds to the IUPAC name Pentan-2-one, which has the molecular formula C5H10O as indicated in the table of common and IUPAC names of ketones.
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