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What is the IUPAC name of the compound shown?

A2-aminopropanoic acid
B2-aminopropan-1-ol
C3-aminopropanoic acid
D2-hydroxypropanamide

Answer: A

The compound is 2-aminopropanoic acid. The carboxylic acid is the principal group (suffix -oic acid, C1), and the amine is only a prefix amino at C2.

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