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20. Carboxylic Acid Derivatives:NAS - Part 2 of 3

20. Carboxylic Acid Derivatives:NAS - Part 2 of 3

22. Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: NAS / Naming Nitriles / Problem 3

Write IUPAC names for the following carboxylic acid derivative. If possible, write common names too.

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

IUPAC Name: 2-methyl-3-bromo-4-oxopentanenitrile
Common Name: Not possible

B

IUPAC Name: 3-bromo-2-methyl-4-oxopentanenitrile
Common Name: Not possible

C

IUPAC Name: 3-bromo-2-methyl-4-oxopentanenitrile
Common Name: 3-bromo-4-nitrile-2-pentanone

D

IUPAC Name: 3-bromo-4-nitrile-2-pentanone
Common Name: Not possible

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