What is the IUPAC name for this compound? CH3 CH3 - CH - CH2 - C - OH pentanoic acid 3-methylbutanoic acid 2-methyl butyric acid 2-methyl-4-butanoic acid 2-methylbutanoic acid
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Identify the longest carbon chain containing the carboxyl group (COOH). In this case, it is a 5-carbon chain, which corresponds to a "pentane" base name. Show more…
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