What is the correct name for the following organic structure? CH₃CH₂CH₂CHClCH₂CH₂CH₂COOH A)octanoic acid B)octylchloride C)5-octylchloride D)5-chlorooctanoic acid E)4-chlorooctanoic acid

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The longest carbon chain in the molecule is 8 carbons long, making it octanoic acid. The chlorine atom is located on the 5th carbon of the chain, hence the prefix "5-chloro". Therefore, the correct name for the molecule is 5-chlorooctanoic acid.

What Is the Correct Name for the Following Organic Structure