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Which of the following is the incorrect name for the following compound?(a) 3-Methylbutanal(b) β-Methylbutyraldehyde(c) γ-Methylbutyraldehyde(d) IsovaleraldehydeThe question was asked in homework.My question is taken from Nomenclature and Structure of Carbonyl Groups topic in division Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer» RIGHT CHOICE is (c) γ-Methylbutyraldehyde

Easiest explanation: The compound is a 4-carbon chain aldehyde with a methyl group substituted at the beta-carbon POSITION, i.e., the carbon next to the carbon DIRECTLY linked to the aldehyde group.


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