Give the iupac name
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The IUPAC name of the given compound is Propan-2-one
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The longest chain contains 3 Carbons, so the name of the parent alkane will be propane. Since the ketone group is substituted on second carbon, suffix '-one' is added to the name. The 'e' of the alkane name is excluded.
The IUPAC name of the given compound is Propan-2-one.
This compound is commonly known as Acetone.
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The IUPAC name of the given compound is 2-propanone or propan-2-one.
- In the given question we have 3 carbons among which one carbon belongs to the ketone group.
- We will use the word 'prop' for 3 carbons.
- Ketone is a central group.
- Since ketonic group is attached in the central position and it is bounded by the 2 methyl groups. The IUPAC name will be 2-propanone.
- The Common name of 2-propanone is Acetone.
Thus the IUPAC name of the given compound is 2-propanone.
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