What is the name of the chemical compound in the given figure?

Pentanone

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Hexan -2-one

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Heptanal

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Hexanal

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Solution

The correct option is B
Hexan -2-one

The numbering of the carbons in the main chain will start from the right due to the presence of a functional group to the right. Since the ketone is in the 2nd position from right, the name of the hydrocarbon is Hexan -2-one.

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