The IUPAC name of the compound X is, 4 -cyano-4-methy 4 - oxopentane, 2 -cyano-2-methyl-4.oxopentane, 2,2 -dimethyl-4-oxopentanenitrile, 4 - cyano-4-methyl-2-pentanone

The IUPAC name of the compound X is

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The IUPAC name of the compound $X$ is

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The correct answer is: 2,2 -dimethyl-4-oxopentanenitrile

2,2-dimethyl-4-oxopentanenitrile

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