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CHM 102 Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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What is the IUPAC name for methyl isopropyl ketone?
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A 3-Methyl-2-butanone
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B 2-Methyl-3-butanone
C Isopropyl methyl ketone
D Methyl isopropyl ketone
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The longest chain is 4 carbons with a ketone at C2 and a methyl at C3, so 3-methyl-2-butanone.

Hint

Common name: methyl isopropyl ketone.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 797 of 1999
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