Which of the following represents the correct IUPAC name for the given structure?
A
Sodium salt of 2-aci-nitropropane
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B
Sodium salt of 1-aci-nitropropane
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C
Sodium salt of aci-nitropropane
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D
Sodium salt of 2-nitropropane
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Solution
The correct option is C Sodium salt of 2-aci-nitropropane Sodium salt of 2-aci-nitropropane represents the correct IUPAC name for the given structure. Aci form is tautomeric form of nitro form. The prefix "aci-nitro-" is added to the name of the parent compound which in present case is propane. The locant 2 indicates the position of the functional group.