The IUPAC name for CH\(_3\)CH\(_2\)COOCH\(_2\)CH\(_3\) is

a

methylpropanoate

b

ethylethanoate

c

ethylpropanoate

d

methylethanoate

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probity06
5 years ago

The correct answer is Ethylpropanoate.

This is an Ester RCOOR'
In naming it, you name R' first before R
R' - ethyl because of 2 carbon.
R - propa because of 3 carbon
OO - noate.

ANSWER IS ETHYLPROPANOATE

eriolaoluwamary
6 years ago

I think there is an error in the question or it may be the answer.

explanation pls

Diji_chioma
6 years ago

The correct answer is methyl propanoate

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