If carboxylic acid and ketone groups C=O are present in a chain, then final name will be given as:
Correct answer: A. oxo, oic acid
- A. oxo, oic acid
- B. one, oic acid
- C. Both 1 and 2
- D. None of these
Explanation
The naming convention for compounds containing both a carboxylic acid group and a ketone group involves using the prefix "oxo" to indicate the presence of the ketone group, followed by the name of the alkyl chain attached to the carboxylic acid group, and ending with the suffix "oic acid" to denote the carboxylic acid group.
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Carboxylic acids are named and studied through the combined effects of the carbonyl and hydroxyl groups, their preparation, acidity and hydrogen bonding. Reactions include neutralisation, esterification, reduction and conversion into acid chlorides, anhydrides, esters and amides, with emphasis on how these derivatives interconvert.
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