Match the acids with their IUPAC names

Z. Butanoic acid

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Y. Ethanoic acid

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W. Methanoic acid

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X. Propanoic acid

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Solution

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Formic acid is the simplest carboxylic acid, containing a single carbon atom. It occurs naturally in various sources including the venom of bee and ant stings. Its IUPAC name is methanoic acid- HCOOH.
Vinegar is a 5 to 8 % solution of acetic acid, the second member of the homologous series of carboxylic acid. Its IUPAC name is ethanoic acid- $C H_{3} C O O H$ .
Propionic acid, the 3rd member of the homologous series, is found in milk. Its IUPAC name is propanoic acid- $C H_{3} C H_{2} C O O H .$
Butyric acid, the 4th member of the homologous series, is found in butter. Its IUPAC name is butanoic acid- $C H_{3} C H_{2} C H_{2} C O O H .$

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