Question

What is IUPAC name of CH3-CO-CH2-CH3

Answer 1

Answer:

IUPAC name of CH3-CO-CH2-CH3 is

2-Butanone

explanation:-

1. identify the functionAl group: KETONE (C=O)
2. Find the position. To do so number the carbons from the point nearest to the functional group. In this case that is from the left side. The position of ketone ( carbonyl carbon) is 2
3. Count the total number of carbons. Here that's four. This earns us the correct prefix for our compound,; BUTAN-
4. Name the compound.

2-Butanone