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Aldehydes and Ketones IUPAC Nomenclature of Carbonyl Compounds

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The compound OHC–CH₂–COCH₃ is correctly named as:

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Correct Answer: A) 3-Oxobutanal

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The aldehyde has higher priority and its carbon is C-1; the ketone group is therefore represented by the prefix oxo at C-3.

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