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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 the compound with the structure CH₃CH₂CH₂-COOCH₃?
Options
A Methyl butanoate
Correct Answer
B Butyl methanoate
C Methyl propanoate
D Methyl butyrate
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The acid is butanoic acid (C4), the alcohol is methanol, so methyl butanoate (common: methyl butyrate).

Hint

Four-carbon ester with methyl group.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: IUPAC Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 397 of 1999
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