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JAMB Chemistry 1984 Question 31

Question 31

Alkanoic Acids and Esters

The name of the compound CH3—CH2—COOH (shown) is

Diagram for this question
  1. A.acetic acid
  2. B.propanal
  3. C.propanol
  4. D.ethanoic acid
  5. E.propanoic acid.
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Answer: E (propanoic acid.)

Explanation

The compound has three carbon atoms and a –COOH group, so it is propanoic acid.