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Provide the correct systemic name for the compound shown here 

### Question 6 of 27

**Provide the correct systematic name for the compound shown here:**

Below is a structural formula:

- **Structural Formula:**
  - CH₃C(=O)OCH₃

### Explanation:

The compound depicted is an ester. Esters are characterized by a carbon atom single-bonded to an oxygen atom, which is in turn single-bonded to another carbon chain. Additionally, the first carbon is double-bonded to an oxygen atom.

### Naming the Compound:

1. **Identify the Alkyl Group Attached to the Oxygen:**
   - The group attached to the single-bonded oxygen is a methyl group (CH₃).

2. **Identify the Acyl Group Contributing the Carbon Double-Bonded to Oxygen:**
   - The carbon chain connected to the C=O bond is derived from acetic acid, which is simply a single carbon (acetyl group: CH₃C(=O)-).

3. **Systematic Name:**
   - Combine the names: "Methyl acetate" is the correct systematic name for the compound.

### Additional Resources:

Utilize the keywords given (e.g., cyclo, tri, sec-, di, tert-, iso, etc.) to help construct systematic names for similar compounds.

This activity helps reinforce understanding of ester naming conventions and structural identification in organic chemistry.
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Transcribed Image Text:### Question 6 of 27 **Provide the correct systematic name for the compound shown here:** Below is a structural formula: - **Structural Formula:** - CH₃C(=O)OCH₃ ### Explanation: The compound depicted is an ester. Esters are characterized by a carbon atom single-bonded to an oxygen atom, which is in turn single-bonded to another carbon chain. Additionally, the first carbon is double-bonded to an oxygen atom. ### Naming the Compound: 1. **Identify the Alkyl Group Attached to the Oxygen:** - The group attached to the single-bonded oxygen is a methyl group (CH₃). 2. **Identify the Acyl Group Contributing the Carbon Double-Bonded to Oxygen:** - The carbon chain connected to the C=O bond is derived from acetic acid, which is simply a single carbon (acetyl group: CH₃C(=O)-). 3. **Systematic Name:** - Combine the names: "Methyl acetate" is the correct systematic name for the compound. ### Additional Resources: Utilize the keywords given (e.g., cyclo, tri, sec-, di, tert-, iso, etc.) to help construct systematic names for similar compounds. This activity helps reinforce understanding of ester naming conventions and structural identification in organic chemistry.
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