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CHM 102 IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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What is the IUPAC name for CH₃COOCH₂CH₃?
Options
A Ethyl acetate
B Ethyl ethanoate
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C Methyl ethanoate
D Ethyl propanoate
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The alkyl group from the alcohol is ethyl, and the carboxylate from ethanoic acid is ethanoate, so ethyl ethanoate.

Hint

Esters are named as alkyl carboxylates.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 352 of 1999
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