The name of the compound C4H9COOC3H7 is?

A. propyl pentanoate
B. pentyl propanoate
C. butyl propanoate
D. propyl butanoate

Correct Answer: Option A

A. propyl pentanoate

Explanation

The alkyl group is attached to the parent chain that is a carboxylic acid. The name of the compound is gotten by writing the name of the attached alkyl group first and then the parent carboxylic acid is written but you change the -oic acid to -oate.

The alkyl group, in this case, is C3H7
The parent carboxylic acid is C4H9COOH which is pentanoic acid.

Hence, the name is propyl pentanoate.