Question

The IUPAC name of `beta`-ethoxy-`alpha`-hydroxy propionic acid (trivial name) is:
A. 1,2-dihydroxy-1-oxo-3-ethoxy propane
B. 1-carboxy-2-ethoxy ethanol
C. 3-ethoxy-2-hydroxy propanoic acid
D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer is (C) 3-ethoxy-2-hydroxy propanoic acid

The IUPAC name of ethoxy hydroxy propionic acid is 3 - Ethoxy - 2 - hydroxy propanoic acid.

The parent compound is propanoic acid.

A hydroxy group is present at second carbon atom and an ethoxy group is present at third carbon atom.

Answer 2

Correct Answer - C