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Naming Ketones

Naming Ketones

21. Aldehydes and Ketones: Nucleophilic Addition / Naming Ketones / Problem 4

Name the following compound. Give both an IUPAC and a common name if possible.

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

IUPAC name: 3-oxocyclohexane-1-carbaldehyde
Common name: not possible

B

IUPAC name: 3-oxocyclohexane-1-carbanone
Common name: not possible

C

IUPAC name: 3-formyl-cyclohexanone
Common name: not possible

D

IUPAC name: 1-formyl-cyclohexanone
Common name: not possible

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