Chemistry - Nomenclature Question with Solution | TestHub

ChemistryNomenclatureIUPAC nomenclature of compounds containing functional/Polyfunctional groupMedium2 minQB
ChemistryMediumsingle choice

What is the IUPAC name of the following compound ?

structure

Options:

Answer:
C
Solution:

The aldehyde carbon is C₁, so Cl is on C₃.

Name: 3-chloropropanal (the book writes it as 3-chloropropan-1-al).

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:NomenclatureSubtopic:IUPAC nomenclature of compounds containing functional/Polyfunctional group
⏱ 2mℹ️ Source: QB

Doubts & Discussion

Loading discussions...