engineering chemistry MCQ #610

What is the IUPAC name of (CH₃)₂CHCHO?

engineering chemistry MCQ #610

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the IUPAC name of (CH₃)₂CHCHO?

    • A) 2-methylpropanal
    • B) 2-methylbutanal
    • C) isobutyraldehyde
    • D) butanal

    Answer: 2-methylpropanal

    Explanation: The compound is an aldehyde with 3 carbon atoms in the main chain and a methyl group at the 2-position. The name is 2-methylpropanal.