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