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Chemistry Purification, Classification and Nomenclature of Organic Compounds Classification and Nomenclature of Organic Compounds Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Which of the following compounds is not correctly matched with its IUPAC name?

A
Ethyl butanoate
B
-3 Methylbutanal
C
- 2 Methylpentan -3- one
D
- 3 – methylbutan – 3 – ol

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D

The correct name is 3 – methylbutan – 2 – ol since functional group should get lowest number.

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