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Standard XIII
Chemistry
Functional Group
What is the c...
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What is the correct nomenclature of the folowing compound?

A
Ethyl 3-ethoxypropanoate
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Methyl 3-ethoxypropanoate
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Ethyl 3-methoxypropanoate
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Methyl 3-methoxypropanoate
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Solution

The correct option is A Ethyl 3-ethoxypropanoate
The given compound contains Ester as function group.
-OR(alkoxy) does not have any priority order and considered as alkyl substituents while numbering.
the correct numbering to the parent carbon is given by
Esters: ( -COOR )
Suffix: oate/carboxylate
Ethers ( -O-R )
Prefix : alkoxy

the correct IUPAC name is Ethyl 3-ethoxypropanoate

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