Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321809246
ISBN 13: 978-0-32180-924-7

Chapter 20 - Sections 20.1-20.14 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 995: 78c

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Aldehydes are named according to the total number of carbon atoms present in the hydrocarbon chain containing the aldehyde group. In 2-methylbutanal, total 4 carbon atoms are present in the hydrocarbon chain containing the aldehyde group, and carbons are numbered from where the aldehyde group is present. Second carbon from the right contains a methyl group.
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