Question
Write the structural formulae for the following IUPAC names: Butanone.
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Answer
(1) But stands for 4 carbon atoms in a chain and the parent alkane is butane. Number the carbon atoms in a chain 1, 2, 3,….
$\stackrel{1}{\mathrm{C}}-\stackrel{2}{\mathrm{C}}-\stackrel{3}{\mathrm{C}}-\stackrel{4}{\mathrm{C}}$
(2) ‘one’ stands for functional group
ketone. The number assigned for the ketone group is 2 . Show the ketone group at $C_2$.
(3) Now satisfy the valencies of each carbon atom
$\stackrel{1}{\mathrm{C}}-\stackrel{2}{\mathrm{C}}-\stackrel{3}{\mathrm{C}}-\stackrel{4}{\mathrm{C}}$
(2) ‘one’ stands for functional group
ketone. The number assigned for the ketone group is 2 . Show the ketone group at $C_2$.
(3) Now satisfy the valencies of each carbon atom
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