The correct nomenclature for the following compound is : [figure]
- 2-carboxy-4-hydroxyhept-7-enal
- 2-formyl-4-hydroxyhept-7-enoic acid
- 2-carboxy-4-hydroxyhept-6-enal
- 2-formyl-4-hydroxyhept-6-enoic acid
Answer
(4) 2-formyl-4-hydroxyhept-6-enoic acid
Solution
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∵ –COOH is the principal group ⇒ its carbon is C-1 and it must be in the main chain
⇒ Longest chain containing C-1 and the C=C: 7 C (hept); –CHO on C-2 is a substituent (formyl)
⇒ C=C starts at C-6 (hept-6-ene), –OH on C-4 (hydroxy)
∴ Name: 2-formyl-4-hydroxyhept-6-enoic acid
Answer: (4)