JEE Main202430 Jan 2024Evening ShiftChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryActual
IUPAC name of following compound is
Options
- A2 – Aminopentanenitrile
- B2 – Aminobutanenitrile
- C3 – Aminobutanenitrile
- D3 – Aminopropanenitrile
Correct answer
C. 3 – 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 (– 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-Aminobutanenitri