Question

The IUPAC name for $CH_{3}COCH_{3}$ is

• A. dimethyl ketone
• B. acetone
• C. propanal
• D. 2-propanone

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

2-propanone

Answer 2

The IUPAC name of $CH _{3} COCH _{3}$ is 2-propanone.
As the ketone group is in the middle the numbering of the carbon chain can be done from either side.

So, the correct answer is (D): 2-propanone