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STANDARD Chemistry Nomenclature MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
The correct name of CH₃CH₂−C≡C−CHO is
A
2-cyano-3-oxopentanal
B
2-formyl-3-oxopentanenitrile
C
2-cyano-1,3-pentadiene
D
1,3-dioxo-2-cyanopentane
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
The compound CH₃CH₂−C≡C−CHO is correctly named as 2-formyl-3-oxopentanenitrile, as it contains a formyl group and a nitrile group.
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