Question

The correct IUPAC name of the given compound is:

• A. 5-Amino-4-methyl-2-oxohex-3-en-1-ol
• B. 4-Amino-2-methylpentanoic acid
• C. 5-Amino-1-hydroxy-3-methylhex-3-en-2-one
• D. 2-Amino-6-hydroxy-5-keto-4-methyl-3-hexene
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Hint:

Always number the chain to give the lowest possible numbers to functional groups.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Identifying Functional Groups
- The compound contains: - Amino (-NHâ‚‚) at position 5 - Hydroxy (-OH) at position 1 - Ketone (=O) at position 2 - Double bond at position 3 Step 2: Naming the Structure
- The longest carbon chain contains 6 carbons → Hex
- Correct name → 5-Amino-1-hydroxy-3-methylhex-3-en-2-one.
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