Question

CH3-CH2-C=O-CH2-COOH​

Answer 1

The name of this Carbon Compound is :-

3 Keto Pentane 1- oic acid

The functional group present in it is Carboxalic acid.

Thus,the compound will carry its parent name and naming will start from its side only.

And at third carbon we have Ketone functional group as well.

But according to priority series Carboxalic acid is prior to ketone.

hence,

ketone will be considered as a substituent in the compound and it will take its substituent name that is Keto.

Hence ,

Name of the compound is given as :-

3 keto pentane 1- oic acid

Answer 2

IUPAC name of this compound is

3-oxo pentanoic acid .

OR

3-oxo pentan 1-oic acid