Q. The IUPAC name of

is

A) 1-formyl-3-oxo-pentanoic acid
B) 5-formyl-3-oxo pentanoic acid
C) 3-oxo-5-formyl pentanoic acid
D) 3-oxo-1-formyl pentanoic acid
Explanation

The correct answer is Option B: 5-formyl-3-oxo pentanoic acid.

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