IUPAC name of following compound is

IUPAC name of following compound is

- Identify the longest carbon chain containing the functional group: The longest carbon chain is four carbons long, indicating the prefix "butan-".
- Number the carbons in the chain: Begin numbering from the end nearest to the functional group.
- Identify and name substituent groups: The amino group (–) is present as a substituent on carbon number 3. It is named as "amino".
- Identify the functional group: The functional group present is the nitrile group (–CN).
Combining all parts, the IUPAC name "3-Aminobutanenitrile" is derived.
Hence, the answer is option C.
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