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Thank you very much borek:) , but how do you determine which group (if there were multiple) takes higher precedence?

I see a Aldehyde group which would be an -al ending...so I am going to conclude 2-ethylpentanal is the right answer here? Do you always count the longest chain possible starting at the Aldehyde group?

Homework Statement Is the name of this particular molecule 2-ethylpentanone or 2-ethylpentanal? Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution

Or do i have b) and c) backwards in my previous answer?

Okay i get it thank you so much! so if i follow a) could be 1-betene, b) 2-chlorobutane, c) 2-butanone, d) 2-methoxybutane? please note that its not suppose to be Cu its suppose to be Cl! I am sorrry...

Homework Statement I have to name the particular molecule that i am looking at and fill in the blanks with that name.Homework Equations Choose from: 2-methoxybutane, 3-butene, 1-butene, butanal, 2-chlorobutane, ethylmethyl ether, butylmethyl ether, or 2-butanoneThe Attempt at a Solution The...