Write the IUPAC names of the following structural formulae.
CH3 – CH2 – COOH
Propanoic Acid
Explanation: (i) The parent chain consists of three carbons so the prefix 'propan' is used.
(ii) There is also a presence of COOH group indicating acid so the suffix used in this case is ' oic acid'
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