| Date | May 2015 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 15M.1.sl.TZ2.26 |
| Level | SL | Paper | 1 | Time zone | TZ2 |
| Command term | Question number | 26 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Applying IUPAC rules, what is the name of CH3CH(CH3)CH2COOH?
A. 2,3-dimethylpropanoic acid
B. Pentanoic acid
C. 3-methylbutanoic acid
D. 2-methylbutanoic acid
Markscheme
C
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