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MHT CET202310 May 2023Evening ShiftChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryActual

Which from following statements is TRUE about CH ₃ CH ( NH ₂ ) CH ₂ COOH molecule?

Options

  1. AIt is an example of amino acids.
  2. BIts IUPAC name is 3 -carboxy-2-amine.
  3. CThe amino group is located at C -3 .
  4. D- NH ₂ group is considered as principal functional group for IUPAC naming.

Correct answer

C. The amino group is located at C -3 .

Step-by-step solution

The given molecule is not an amino acid. Its IUPAC name is 3-aminobutanoic acid. The amino substituent is located at C-3 on four carbon chain. - COOH group is considered as principal functional group for IUPAC naming.

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