What is the correct name of the compound represented in the image?
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The question requires identifying the correct name of the compound represented by the chemical structure shown in the image.
Answer
γ-caprolactona
The final answer is γ-caprolactona.
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The final answer is γ-caprolactona.
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The compound consists of a six-membered lactone ring with a methyl group, denoting it as a gamma (γ) lactone based on the structure's chemical naming conventions.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the size of the lactone ring and forgetting the Greek naming system for ring sizes.
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