Question

Question: Give an IUPAC or common name for each compound.

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

Short answer

Answer

1. 2-ethylbutanoyl chloride
2. methyl benzoate
3. N-ethyl-N-methylpropanamide
4. ethyl formate
5. benzoic propanoic anhydride
6. 3-ethylhexanenitrile

Step-by-step solution

Step-by-Step SolutionStep 1: IUPAC nomenclature

The naming of a compound carried out by following the nomenclature rules set by IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) are termed as IUPAC nomenclature.

IUPAC names of compounds a, b, and c

a.

2-ethylbutanoyl chloride

The IUPAC name of the given compound is 2-ethylbutanoyl chloride.

b.

methyl benzoate

The IUPAC name of the given compound is methyl benzoate.

c.

N-ethyl-N-methylpropanamide

The IUPAC name of N-ethyl-N-methylpropanamide.

IUPAC names of compounds d, e, and f

ethyl formate

The IUPAC name of the given compound is ethyl formate.

e.

benzoic propanoic anhydride

The IUPAC name of the given compound is benzoic propanoic anhydride.

f.

3-ethylhexanenitrile

The IUPAC name of the compound is 3-ethylhexanenitrile.