Question
Chemistry Question on Nomenclature Of Organic Compounds
The IUPAC name for
A
1-carboxybutan-3-one
B
4-oxopentanoic acid
C
1-hydroxypentane-1, 4-dione
D
1,4-dioxopentanol
Answer
1-hydroxypentane-1, 4-dione
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (C) : 1-hydroxypentane-1, 4-dione.