Which from following statements is TRUE about $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}\left(\mathrm{NH}_2\right)…
Which from following statements is TRUE about $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}\left(\mathrm{NH}_2\right) \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{COOH}$ molecule?
It is an example of amino acids.
Its IUPAC name is 3 -carboxy-2-amine.
The amino group is located at $\mathrm{C}-3$.
$-\mathrm{NH}_2$ group is considered as principal functional group for IUPAC naming.
Solution
The given molecule is not an amino acid. Its IUPAC name is 3-aminobutanoic acid. The amino substituent is located at C-3 on four carbon chain. $-\mathrm{COOH}$ group is considered as principal functional group for IUPAC naming.