Identify the IUPAC Name of the Given Compound

Question

Identify the IUPAC name of the given compound. 
A) propyl ethanoate 
B) butyl ethanoate 
C) ethyl propanoate 
D) ethyl butanoate

Accepted Answer

The compound has 4 carbon atoms in its chain and an ester functional group. The ester is formed by the combination of ethyl alcohol (2 carbon chain) and butanoic acid (4 carbon chain). Therefore, the correct IUPAC name is ethyl butanoate.