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What is the correct IUPAC nomenclature of the following compound?

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Propyl propanoate

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Propyl butanoate

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Butyl butanoate

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2-methyl butanoate

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Solution

The correct option is B Propyl butanoate
In the nomenclature of Esters ( −COOR ) , where R is the alkyl group , suffix: −oate is used with word root.
Here, R is propyl group and parent chain has 4 carbons. So, the IUPAC name of the compound is Propyl butanoate

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