When Common Names Are Used for Acids,the Underlined Carbon Atom

question 59

Multiple Choice

When common names are used for acids,the underlined carbon atom in the molecule shown would be designated as the ________ C atom.

• A)alpha
• B)beta
• C)gamma
• D)#1
• E)#2

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Definitions:

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