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Glycine has the IUPAC name:

Correct answer: C. 2-aminoethanoic acid

  • A. 2-aminopropanoic acid
  • B. 2-hydroxypropanoic acid
  • C. 2-aminoethanoic acid
  • D. Ethane-1,2-diol

Explanation

The IUPAC name of glycine is 2-aminoethanoic acid. 2-aminopropanoic acid is the IUPAC name for alanine. Ethane-1,2-diol is ethylene glycol. 2-hydroxypropanoic acid is lactic acid.

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