Another name for β-methoxybutyraldehyde is ________.
A) 2-methoxypropanal
B) 3-methoxypropanal
C) 2-methoxybutanal
D) 3-methoxybutanal
E) 2-methoxypentanal

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The correct IUPAC name for β-methoxybutyraldehyde is 3-methoxybutanal as it has a methoxy group attached to the third carbon (beta carbon) in the butyraldehyde chain. Option A is incorrect as it has only two carbons in the chain. Option B is incorrect as it has a methoxy group attached to the second carbon. Option C is incorrect as it has only three carbons in the chain. Option E is incorrect as it has five carbons in the chain.

Another Name for β-Methoxybutyraldehyde Is ________