MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryOrganic ChemistryAldehydes and ketonesCarbonyl Compounds-Introduction

Which of the compound shown is (are) correctly named as pentane derivates, either as pentanals or pentanones ?

A.1 only

B.2 only

C.3 only✓ Correct

D.1 and 3

Explanation

Pentanes are compounds containing a five carbon chain. Here, only the third structure has five carbon atoms and thus can be named as pentane derivatives like pentanone or pentanal. Therefore, the correct answer is option (c) 3 only.

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