The name of the compound CH₃CH₂CH₂CONH₂ is

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The compound has four carbon atoms, so it is a butyl compound. The presence of the amide group (-CONH2) indicates that it is an amide, so the correct name is butanamide. Choice A is incorrect because ethanamide would only have two carbon atoms. Choice B is incorrect because propylamine would have -NH2 as the functional group instead of -CONH2. Choice C is incorrect because butanoic acid has a carboxylic acid functional group (-COOH) instead of an amide functional group.

The Name of the Compound CH₃CH₂CH₂CONH₂ Is