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Fundamental Principles of Organic Chemistry IUPAC Nomenclature of Carboxylic Acids

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What is the IUPAC name of CH₃–CH(Cl)–CH(CH₃)–COOH?

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Correct Answer: A) 3-Chloro-2-methylbutanoic acid

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Numbering starts from the –COOH carbon, giving methyl at C-2 and chloro at C-3; substituents are written alphabetically.

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