What is the name of this molecule?

DennisJZH asked Oct 15, 2022

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Answer:

pentanoic acid

Step-by-step explanation:

it has 5 carbon atoms which gives it the parent name pent, and its attached to the ester group

McSas answered Oct 19, 2022

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