What is the IUPAC name for the following compound?

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The longest carbon chain in the compound is 3 carbons, therefore the base name is propanamide. There is an ethyl group attached to the nitrogen, which is indicated by the prefix N- in front of ethyl. Therefore, the correct name is N-ethylpropanamide. Option A is incorrect because there is no 2-carbon side chain in the molecule. Option C is incorrect because there is no 2-carbon main chain in the molecule. Option D is incorrect because there is no pentyl group in the molecule.

What Is the IUPAC Name for the Following Compound