common name and IUPAC name of C2H5COOH
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According to the given formula that is COOH, Carboxylic acid is the substance.
• IUPAC name of C2H5COOH: Propionic acid.
• Common name: Propionic acid ethanecarboxylic acid.
The IUPAC name and common name of a substance are mostly similar but differ due to IUPAC representations.
• IUPAC name of C2H5COOH: Propionic acid.
• Common name: Propionic acid ethanecarboxylic acid.
The IUPAC name and common name of a substance are mostly similar but differ due to IUPAC representations.
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IUPAC name of C2H5COOH:
Root word -3 carbon atoms -Prop
Primary suffix- saturated hydrocarbons- an
secondary suffix - carboxylic grouops - oic acid
Hence IUPAC name would be Propanoic acid
Common name : Propionic acid
Root word -3 carbon atoms -Prop
Primary suffix- saturated hydrocarbons- an
secondary suffix - carboxylic grouops - oic acid
Hence IUPAC name would be Propanoic acid
Common name : Propionic acid
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