Question
Name the Following : $CH _3- CH _2- COOH$ (Practice Activity Sheet – 3)

Answer

The number of carbon atoms in the longest chain: 3
Parent alkane: Propane
Functional group: - $COOH$ (-oic acid)
If the carbon chain of the compound contains a $- COOH$ group then change the ending of the parent name, i.e., ' $e$ ' of propane is replaced by 'oic acid'.
Parent suffix: Propanoic acid
IUPAC name: Propanoic acid

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