Which of the Following Is the Correct IUPAC Name of a Carboxylic

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name of a carboxylic acid which contains four carbon atoms?

• A) butanoic acid
• B) 1-butanoic acid
• C) 2-butanoic acid
• D) butyric acid

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