Chemistry - Nomenclature Question with Solution | TestHub

ChemistryNomenclatureIUPAC nomenclature of compounds containing functional/Polyfunctional groupMedium2 minQB

ChemistryMediumsingle choice

The IUPAC name of the given compound is

Answer:

Solution:

Question Explanation: Find the correct IUPAC name for the shown molecule.

Concept:

This question is based on IUPAC naming & numbering rules.

Solution:

Number the longest chain so the principal functional group carboxy carbon gets $C - 1$ .

Substituents: amine appears at the $C - 2$ and hydroxy at $C - 3$ (alphabetical priority).

IUPAC name: 2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid

Final Answer: Option (C)

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:NomenclatureSubtopic:IUPAC nomenclature of compounds containing functional/Polyfunctional group

⏱ 2mℹ️ Source: QB

Loading discussions...