Description:IUPAC NamesRulesMore branched carbon gets LOWEST number (C2 instead of C7). No FUNCTIONAL groups, thus alkane.5 − oxohexanoic acidPrefix: −C = O called 'oxo' at C5. # of C: 6 (hexan) Suffix: −COOH thus 'oic a
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