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What is the IUPAC name of the following compound?(a) 6-(2-oxocyclohexyl)-hexan-3-one(b) 2-(3-oxopentyl)-cyclohexan-1-one(c) 2-(4-oxopentyl)-cyclohexan-1-one(d) 5-(2-oxocyclohexyl)-hexan-3-oneI had been asked this question during an interview.This interesting question is from Nomenclature and Structure of Carbonyl Groups in division Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct choice is (b) 2-(3-oxopentyl)-cyclohexan-1-one

The best explanation: The cyclic ketone is CONSIDERED as the main GROUP with the 3-oxopentyl keto group substituted at ALPHA carbon.



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