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IUPAC name of the given compound is (AFMC 2009)

A.2-methylbut-2-enoic acid
B.3-methylbut-2-enoic acid✓ Correct
C.3-methybut-3-enoic acid
D.2-methylbut-3-enoic acid
Explanation

Here carboxylic group is attached to the chain Hence the -oic acid will attach at the end of the IUPAC Name. The double bond is at nd 2 position and methyl group is present at rd 3 position. Thus, the correct option is (b) 3-methylbut-2-enoic acid.

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