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QJEEM24Ch6b8d: JEE Main 2024 Chemistry - Class 11 JEEM24Ch6b8d Solution: Given below are two statements: Statement I: IUPAC name of is…

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: IUPAC name of HO−CH2−(CH2)3−CH2−COCH3\mathrm{HO}-\mathrm{CH}_2-\left(\mathrm{CH}_2\right)_3-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{COCH}_3 is 7-hydroxyheptan-2-one.

Statement II: 2-oxoheptan-7-ol is the correct IUPAC name for above compound. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Multiple Choice Options

  • A Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
  • B Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
  • C Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
  • D Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

7-Hydroxyheptan-2-one is correct IUPAC name

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