A compound X has the molecular formula C3H6CHO with structural formula CH3CH2CHO. Give its IUPAC name. Can another compound have the same molecular formula? Give the structure and IUPAC name of that compound also.
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Solution
The IUPAC name for the compound CH3CH2CHO is Propanal. Yes other compound can have same molecular formula. e.g. CH3COCH3 IUPAC name = Propan-2-one