(a) Match the formulae in group A with appropriate names from group B :
Group A: CH3COOH, CH3CHO, CH3OH
Group B: Ethanol, Methanol, Ethanal, Ethanoic acid
(b) Draw the structure of butanoic acid.
(c) What is the IUPAC name of acetic acid?
(a)
Sl.No | Group A | Group B |
1. | CH3COOH | Ethanoic acid |
2. | CH3CHO | Ethanal |
3. | CH3OH | Methanol |
(b) Structure of butanoic acid (C3H7COOH) is as follows:
(c) The IUPAC name of acetic acid (CH3COOH) is ethanoic acid.