Question

2. The correct IUPAC name of compound: CH3-CH2-C—CH—CHO is :
O CN​

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct IUPAC name of the compound is 2-formyl-3-oxopentanenitrile.

The parent compound is an alkyl cyanide containing 5 carbon atoms.

It is known as pentonitrile.

An aldehyde group is present on the second carbon atom and a carbonyl group is present on third carbon atom.