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What is the structure of 3-propyl-2-methyl-1-pentanoic acid
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Step-by-step explanation:

Counting on the chain will be from the end where carboxylic group is attached. So, in a structure of 3-propyl-2-methyl-1-pentanoic acid, there is a

  • The very first carbon of the chain is in the form of carboxylic acid functional group (-COOH).
  • Propyl group present on the third carbon atom in a five member chain in a five member chain.
  • Methyl group is present on the second carbon atom in a five member chain.

So, the structure will be drawn as image attached.

What is the structure of 3-propyl-2-methyl-1-pentanoic acid does any body know so-example-1
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