What is the IUPAC name for the substance having the following condensed structural formula? (CH₃)₃CCH₂COOH A)3,3-dimethyl-1-butanone B)3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid C)4,4-dimethylpentanal D)3,3-dimethylpropanoic acid E)hexanoic acid

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The condensed structural formula given translates to a compound with a carboxylic acid group (-COOH) at the end and two methyl groups (CH3-) attached to the third carbon from the end. This structure corresponds to 3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid, which is the IUPAC name for a carboxylic acid with a four-carbon chain (butanoic acid) and two methyl groups on the third carbon.

What Is the IUPAC Name for the Substance Having the Following