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What is the IUPAC name of CH₃COCH₂CH₃?

Correct answer A. Butanone

Explanation

The chain has four carbons with a C=O group on carbon 2, not at the end, so it is a ketone named butanone. No locant is needed because the carbonyl can only be on carbon 2.

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