arrow
arrow
arrow
What is the IUPAC name for Acetic Acid?
Question

What is the IUPAC name for Acetic Acid?

A.

Butanoic acid

B.

Ethanoic acid

C.

Propanoic acid

D.

Methanoic acid

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Ethanoic acid.
· The IUPAC name for acetic acid is ethanoic acid.
· It is a two-carbon carboxylic acid with the chemical formula CH₃COOH.
Information Booster:
· Butanoic acid: A four-carbon carboxylic acid (C₃H₇COOH).
· Propanoic acid: A three-carbon carboxylic acid (C₂H₅COOH).
· Methanoic acid: Also known as formic acid, a one-carbon carboxylic acid (HCOOH).

Free Tests

Free
Must Attempt

CBT-1 Full Mock Test 1

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon100 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon100 Marks
  • timerIcon90 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

RRB NTPC Graduate Level PYP (Held on 5 Jun 2025 S1)

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon100 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon100 Marks
  • timerIcon90 Mins
languageIcon English
Free
Must Attempt

RRB NTPC UG Level PYP (Held on 7 Aug 2025 S1)

languageIcon English
  • pdpQsnIcon100 Questions
  • pdpsheetsIcon100 Marks
  • timerIcon90 Mins
languageIcon English
test-prime-package

Access ‘RRB JE CBT-I’ Mock Tests with

  • 60000+ Mocks and Previous Year Papers
  • Unlimited Re-Attempts
  • Personalised Report Card
  • 500% Refund on Final Selection
  • Largest Community
students-icon
368k+ students have already unlocked exclusive benefits with Test Prime!
Our Plans
Monthsup-arrow