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What is the IUPAC name of the following compound: CH3-CO-CH2-CHO?
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A 3-Oxobutanal
B 2-Oxobutanal
C 3-Ketobutanal
D 1,3-Dioxobutane
Explanation

The compound has both aldehyde (CHO, higher priority at C1) and ketone (C=O) groups. Numbering from CHO: C1(CHO)-C2(H2)-C3(=O)-C4(H3), giving 3-oxobutanal.

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