MCQ
The $IUPAC$ name of acetyl acetone is :
  • A
    $2,5-$ Pentane dione
  • $2,4-$ Pentane dione
  • C
    $2,4-$ Hexane dione
  • D
    $2,4-$ butane dione

Answer

Correct option: B.
$2,4-$ Pentane dione
b
In acetyl acetone, the parent hydrocarbon contains $5$ carbon atoms. Hence, it is pentane. Two carbonyl groups are present at the second and fourth carbon atom respectively.

Hence, the IUPAC name of acetyl acetone is pentane-$2,4$-dione.

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