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What is the IUPAC name for the following compound ?

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Answer:
B
Solution:

The amide carbon is C₁ and the chain has 5 carbons: OH on C₃ and NH₂ on C₄.

Alphabetical order: amino before hydroxy.

Name: 4-amino-3-hydroxypentanamide.

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