Identify the functional groups in the following compounds. Write their name,suffix,and prefix.
$(a)$ $CH_3CH_2CH_2COOH$
$(b)$ $CH_3CH_2CH_2COO^{-}Na^{+}$
$(c)$ $CH_3CH_2COOCH_3$

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FormulaFunctional Group,Prefix,and Suffix
$(a)$ $CH_3CH_2CH_2COOH$Name: Carboxylic acid; Prefix: $Carboxy$; Suffix: $oic \ acid$
$(b)$ $CH_3CH_2CH_2COO^{-}Na^{+}$Name: Carboxylate salt; Prefix: $-$; Suffix: $oate$
$(c)$ $CH_3CH_2COOCH_3$Name: Ester; Prefix: $Alkoxycarbonyl$; Suffix: $oate$

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