Write the IUPAC name of the compound. CH3−CH−CH2−CHO|NH2
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Solution
The correct IUPAC name is 3-aminobutanal. The parent compound contains 4 C atoms. Hence, it is derivative of butane. An aldehyde group is present. Hence, the last alphabate e of butane is replaced with 'al' to give butanal. An amino group is present on third carbon atom.