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Give systematic names for the following carboxylic acids:
d. CH₃(CH₂)₅COOH
16. Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives
Naming Carboxylic Acids
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If the substituent name of the OH group is hydroxy in the presence of a carboxylic acid, provide the systematic name for the following compound.
A
5-ethyl-4-hydroxyoctanoic acid
B
4-ethyl-5-hydroxyoctanoic acid
C
5- isopropyl-4-hydroxyoctanoic acid
D
4-isopropyl-5-hydroxyoctanoic acid
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Identify the longest carbon chain that includes the carboxylic acid group. This chain will determine the base name of the compound.
Number the carbon chain starting from the carboxylic acid group, as it has the highest priority in naming.
Identify and name the substituents attached to the main carbon chain. In this case, there is an ethyl group and a hydroxy group.
Assign the correct locants (position numbers) to each substituent based on their position on the carbon chain.
Combine the names of the substituents with the base name of the compound, ensuring that substituents are listed in alphabetical order and locants are included.
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