What is the IUPAC name for the following compound? H3C CH3 O O CI OH A. 5-chloro-4-methyl-3-oxohexanoic acid B. 5-chloro-4-methyl-5-carboxy-hexanone C. 2-chloro-3-methyl-4-oxohexanoic acid D. 2-chloro-3-methyl-1-carboxy-hexanone Reset Selection
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Identify the longest carbon chain containing the carboxyl group (COOH). In this case, it is a 6-carbon chain, so the base name is hexanoic acid. Show more…
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