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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 methyl propanoate?
Options
A Methyl propanoate
Correct Answer
B Propyl methanoate
C Methyl propionate
D Methyl ethanoate
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Methyl propanoate (CH3CH2COOCH3) is correct IUPAC; the alkyl group (methyl) comes from the alcohol, and the carboxylate part (propanoate) from propanoic acid.

Hint

Three-carbon acid, one-carbon alcohol.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: Nomenclature, Synthesis, and Reactions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 295 of 1999
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