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IUPAC name of following compound is

ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryJEE MainJEE Main 2024 (30 Jan Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 2Aminopentanenitrile 
  • B 2Aminobutanenitrile
  • C  3Aminobutanenitrile 
  • D 3Aminopropanenitrile 
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The correct answer is:  3Aminobutanenitrile 
  • Identify the longest carbon chain containing the functional group: The longest carbon chain is four carbons long, indicating the prefix "butan-".
  • Number the carbons in the chain: Begin numbering from the end nearest to the functional group. 
  • Identify and name substituent groups: The amino group (–NH2) is present as a substituent on carbon number 3. It is named as "amino".
  • Identify the functional group: The functional group present is the nitrile group (–CN).

Combining all parts, the IUPAC name "3-Aminobutanenitrile" is derived.

Hence, the answer is option C.

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