Answer to Question #324322 in Organic Chemistry for Bill

Question

Since acetic acid has two carbon atoms in its molecular structure, it's parent alkane is ________?, and it's systematic name is ________?

Which of choice below would be correct?

a. benzoic acid b. ethane c. ethanoic acid d. pentane

Thank you

Answer 1

Solution:

Since acetic acid has two carbon atoms in its molecular structure, it's parent alkane is ethane, and it's systematic name is ethanoic acid.

Answer: ethane; ethanoic acid.