Give the main/longest chain name, functional group(s) name and IUPAC name of the following...
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Give the main/longest chain name, functional group(s) name and IUPAC name of the following organic compound: {eq}CH_{3}CH_{2} CH_{2} CH_{2} CH_{2}COOH {/eq}
Functional Groups:
Functional groups are the groups of atoms in an organic molecule which gives the molecule specific properties and reactivity. The names of the compounds also depend on the functional groups present in the molecule.
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View this answerThe given molecule has a six-carbon parent chain (longest chain). This parent chain is called hexane.
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Chapter 5 / Lesson 20Learn about functional groups. Understand what functional groups are, and explore the functional groups list, including alkyl, ester, and aldehyde functional group.