MCAT Organic Chemistry Question 1: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 1
1. Which of the following lists the correct common names for ethanal, methanal, and ethanol, respectively?
- A. Acetaldehyde, formaldehyde, ethyl alcohol
- B. Ethyl alcohol, propionaldehyde, isopropyl alcohol
- C. Ethyl alcohol, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde
- D. Isopropyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, formaldehyde
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The common name of ethanal is acetaldehyde; the common name of methanal is formaldehyde; and the common name of ethanol is ethyl alcohol. Isopropyl alcohol is the common name of 2-propanol. Proprionaldehyde is the common name of propanal.