What Is the Proper Condensed Structural Formula for Pentanoic Acid

question 57

Multiple Choice

What is the proper condensed structural formula for pentanoic acid?

• A)CH₃CH₂COOH
• B)CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₂COOH
• C)CH₃CH₂CH₂COOH
• D)CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂COOH

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