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JEE Main 202430 JanuaryEvening Shift
Exam
JEE Main
Year
2024
Date
30 January
Shift
Evening Shift
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
General Organic Chemistry

JEE Main 2024 · 30 January · Evening Shift · Chemistry · General Organic Chemistry

IUPAC name of following compound is

IUPAC name of following compound is

IUPAC name of following compound is

Options

  1. A2–Aminopentanenitrile2 – Aminopentanenitrile
  2. B2–Aminobutanenitrile2 – Aminobutanenitrile
  3. C3–Aminobutanenitrile3 – Aminobutanenitrile
  4. D3–Aminopropanenitrile3 – Aminopropanenitrile

Correct answer

C. 3–Aminobutanenitrile3 – Aminobutanenitrile

Step-by-step solution

  • 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{NH}_{2}) 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.

IUPAC name of following compound is

Hence, the answer is option C.

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