Write the systematic name of each organic molecule

Answer

Systematic Names of Organic Molecules

βœ… Systematic IUPAC Names of the Given Organic Molecules

πŸ§ͺ Structure 1

  • 4-carbon chain with an aldehyde group on carbon 1.
  • Methyl group (–CH₃) on carbon 2.
  • Hydroxy groups (–OH) on carbons 3 and 4.

Correct IUPAC Name: 3,4-dihydroxy-2-methylbutanal

πŸ§ͺ Structure 2

  • 5-carbon straight chain with an aldehyde at carbon 1.
  • Hydroxy groups (–OH) on carbons 4 and 5.

Correct IUPAC Name: 4,5-dihydroxypentanal

πŸ§ͺ Structure 3

  • 5-carbon chain with an aldehyde group on carbon 1.
  • Hydroxy group on carbon 3.
  • Methyl group on carbon 4.

Correct IUPAC Name: 3-hydroxy-4-methylpentanal

πŸ“˜ Summary Table

Structure Order Systematic Name
First (Left) 3,4-dihydroxy-2-methylbutanal
Second (Middle) 4,5-dihydroxypentanal
Third (Right) 3-hydroxy-4-methylpentanal

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