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Naming Ketones

Naming Ketones

21. Aldehydes and Ketones: Nucleophilic Addition / Naming Ketones / Problem 3

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

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

IUPAC name: cyclopentane-1,3-diol
Common name: pentyl ketone

B

IUPAC name: 2-hydroxycyclopentane-1,3-diol
Common name: not possible

C

IUPAC name: cyclopentane-1,3-dione
Common name: cyclopentyl ketone

D

IUPAC name: 2-hydroxycyclopentane-1,3-dione
Common name: not possible

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