The IUPAC name for CH₃CH₂COOCH₂CH₃ is

Correct Answer is : ethylpropanoate

Correct Answer is : ethylpropanoate

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JAMB Chemistry 2019 Paper

Question : 3

Total: 80

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Solution:

Concept:

This is an ester. Its IUPAC name is derived from the alcohol part first (alkyl group) and the acid part second (changed to “-anoate”).

Explanation:

The structure is

\mathrm{CH_3CH_2COOCH_2CH_3}

The alkyl group from the alcohol is

\mathrm{CH_3CH_2-}

, which is ethyl.

The acid part is

\mathrm{CH_3CH_2COO-}

, derived from propanoic acid, so it is propanoate.

Thus, the name is ethylpropanoate.

Answer:

C. ethylpropanoate

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