MCQ
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
  • $3-$Ethoxy$-2-$hydroxy propanoic acid
  • D
    All above

Answer

Correct option: C.
$3-$Ethoxy$-2-$hydroxy propanoic acid
c
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.

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