MCQ
The $\text{IUPAC}$ name of the compound is :
  • A
    $2 -$ Amino $- 3 - $ chloro $- 2 -$ methylpent $- 2 -$ enoic acid
  • $3 -$ Amino $- 4 -$ chloro $- 2 -$ methylpent $- 2 -$ enoic acid
  • C
    $4-$ Amino $- 3 -$ chloro $- 2 -$ methylpent $- 2 -$ enoic acid
  • D
    All of the above

Answer

Correct option: B.
$3 -$ Amino $- 4 -$ chloro $- 2 -$ methylpent $- 2 -$ enoic acid
$3-$ amino $-4-$ chloro $-2-$ methylpent $-2-$ enoic acid.
In $\text{IUPAC}$ nomenclature carboxylic acid gets first priority, then $-$ ene, $-$ amino group, $-$ chloro group and $-$ methyl group.

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