What is the proper name for the structure given below? O CH3 H3C — C — HC CH3 a) 3-methyl-2-butanone b) 1,1-dimethyl-1-propanone c) 1-ethyl-1-propanone d) 3-pentanone
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First, we need to identify the longest carbon chain containing the carbonyl group (C=O). In this case, it is a 4-carbon chain, which makes it a "butanone" since it is a ketone. Show more…
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