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What is the IUPAC name for the following compound ?

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Answer:
B
Solution:

The COOH carbon is C₁, then C₂ carries Cl, C₃ carries NH₂ and C₄ is the CHO carbon (an oxo group).

Alphabetical order: amino, chloro, oxo.

Name: 3-amino-2-chloro-4-oxobutanoic acid.

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