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CHM 102 Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: Nomenclature, Synthesis, and Reactions Objective Question
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What is the IUPAC name for CH3CH2COCl?
Options
A Propionyl chloride
B Propanoyl chloride
Correct Answer
C Propyl chloride
D Propanoyl chloride
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Propanoyl chloride is the IUPAC name (also called propionyl chloride as a common name). Derived from propanoic acid by replacing -ic acid with -yl chloride.

Hint

Three-carbon acid chloride.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: Nomenclature, Synthesis, and Reactions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 290 of 1999
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