Organic Nomenclature

Organic Nomenclature

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What is the IUPAC name for this compound?

(A) isopropyl butanoate

(B) n-butyl propanoate

(C) n-propyl butanoate

(D) isopropyl propanoate

(E) n-pentyl butanoate

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The "alcohol" part of the molecule actually contains fewer carbon atoms than shown by this choice.

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