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A compound 'X' has the molecular formula `C_(3)H_(6)O` with structural formula `CH_(3)CH_(2)CHO`. Give its IUPAC name. Can another compound have the same molecular formula? Give the structure annd IUPAC name of that compound also?

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The IUPAC name of X is :propanal. Another compound Y can also have the same molecular formula but different structural formula. It is propanone.
`underset("Proponal (X)")(CH_(3)-CH_(2)-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-H" "underset("Propanone (Y)")(CH_(3)-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-CH_(3))`.
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