What is the IUPAC name for the following compound?
A)2-bromobutanal
B)α-bromobutanal
C)3-bromobutanal
D)β-bromobutyraldehyde
E)3-bromobutanone

Question

What is the IUPAC name for the following compound? 
A)2-bromobutanal 
B)α-bromobutanal 
C)3-bromobutanal 
D)β-bromobutyraldehyde 
E)3-bromobutanone

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The longest carbon chain contains 4 carbon atoms. The functional group is an aldehyde, and it is located on the third carbon atom. The bromine atom is located on the third carbon atom as well, so the correct name is 3-bromobutanal.

What Is the IUPAC Name for the Following Compound