MCQ
The $IUPAC$ name of the compound having the formula $C{l_3}C.C{H_2}CHO$ is
  • $3, 3, 3-$ trichloropropanal
  • B
    $1, 1, 1-$ trichloropropanal
  • C
    $2, 2, 2-$ trichloropropanal
  • D
    Chloral

Answer

Correct option: A.
$3, 3, 3-$ trichloropropanal
a
In this compound, - $CHO$ group is numbered as $1$ as it is the functional group. The carbon containing $3$ chlorine atoms is numbered $3$.

Hence, the IUPAC name is $3,3,3$-trichloropropanal

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