What is the correct IUPAC name of the following compound?

3-Amino carbonyl propanoic acid

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4-Amino-4-oxobutanoic acid

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3-Carboxy propanamide

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3-Aminopropanoic acid

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Solution

The correct option is B 4-Amino-4-oxobutanoic acid
Suffix used for carboxylic acid- oic acid
Prefix used for amide-oxo ,amino
Carboxylic acid group has higher priority than amide group.
Hence, the correct nomenclature is:

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