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STANDARD Chemistry IUPAC Nomenclature MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
The IUPAC name for CH₃-C(=O)-CH₂-CH₂-C(=O)-OH is __________.
A
1-hydroxypentane-1,4-dione
B
1,4-dioxopentanol
C
1-carboxybutan-3-one
D
4-oxopentanoic acid
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
The compound has a carboxylic acid group and a ketone group. The correct IUPAC name is 4-oxopentanoic acid, indicating the ketone at position 4 and the carboxylic acid at position 1.
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