engineering chemistry MCQ #602

What is the IUPAC name of CH₃CH₂COCH₃?

engineering chemistry MCQ #602

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the IUPAC name of CH₃CH₂COCH₃?

    • A) butanone
    • B) 2-butanone
    • C) propanone
    • D) pentanone

    Answer: 2-butanone

    Explanation: The compound is a ketone with 4 carbon atoms. The carbonyl group is at the 2-position, so the name is 2-butanone.