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ChemistryNomenclatureIUPAC nomenclature of compounds containing functional/Polyfunctional groupEasy2 minQB
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The given compound is called valproic acid used in treatment of epilepsy. What is the correct name of valproic acid ?
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Answer:
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Solution:
The COOH is included in the main chain: C₁ is the acid carbon, so the longest chain is 5 carbons (pentanoic acid) with a propyl group on C₂.
Name: 2-propylpentanoic acid.
Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:NomenclatureSubtopic:IUPAC nomenclature of compounds containing functional/Polyfunctional group
⏱ 2mℹ️ Source: QB
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