The $IUPAC$ name of the following structure is $CH_3-C(=O)-CH_2-COOH$.

  • A
    $3$-oxobutanoic acid
  • B
    $2$-oxobutanoic acid
  • C
    $4$-oxobutanoic acid
  • D
    $3$-oxopropanoic acid

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$(v)$ The formula of pentane and propane are $C_5H_{12}$ and $C_3H_8$ respectively.

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