What is the iupac name for CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2- ?

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Abdullah T.
Sep 18, 2015

Pentyl

Explanation:

It is the substituent form of pentane (#C5H12#) and belongs to alkyl fucntional group. its IUPAC name is Pentyl with chemical formula #C5H11*#. #*# shows one unsatisfied valency. it is also known as amyl however pentyl is mostly used.

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