Question

Simplify
(-11)5*(-11)2

Answer 1

Answer:

In the compound both ketone and the carboxylic group is present. Priority is given to carboxylic group at C-1, and the ketonic group at C-3 is treated as a substituent. Thus the prefix used is "keto" and the suffix used is "oic acid".

Thus IUPAC name is 3-ketobutanoic acid