Organic Nomenclature

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What is the IUPAC name of this compound?

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This would be an ambiguous name, thus it is an incorrect name for the compound in the question.

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The "carboxylic acid" part of the molecule actually contains more carbon atoms than shown by this choice.

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The compound in the question is a fully substituted amide. Both groups bonded to nitrogen must be named.

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The two groups bonded to the amide nitrogen are not identical. Please make another choice.

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