Question

What is the IUPAC name of the following compound?

• A. Hexa-2,6-dienone-6-ol
• B. 2-ketohexanoic acid
• C. 5-ketohexanoic acid
• D. 2-oxohexanoic acid
• E. 5-oxohexanoic acid

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

Correct answer is (e) 5-oxohexanoic acid